Masked Teenager Jailed for Dudley Machete Attack in Money Dispute Wednesday, May 6, 2026 machete attack teenager violence dudley assault sentencing detention crime court A 17-year-old boy wearing a balaclava has been sentenced to detention after attacking a man with a machete during a dispute over money in Dudley. The incident, which took place on October 4 last year, involved the teenager … Read More
Surge in Dog Attacks in the West Midlands Reaches Over 1,300 Incidents in 2025 Tuesday, May 5, 2026 dogattacks westmidlands publicsafety dogcontrol police injuries petowners community crime 2025 The West Midlands has experienced a significant increase in dog attacks, with West Midlands Police recording 1,325 incidents involving out-of-control dogs causing injuries in 2025. This alarming figure translates to more than … Read More
Bullring Shoplifter with Over 100 Convictions Urged to Stop Tuesday, May 5, 2026 shoplifting bullring convictions theft retail matthewcavill lego sportsdirect selfridges crime sport Matthew Cavill, a habitual shoplifter with over 100 prior convictions, has been firmly warned that his theft must come to an end. Between December and March, Cavill targeted several major retailers in Birmingham’s … Read More
Judge’s Stark Warning to Birmingham Teen Carrying Knives After Near-Fatal Incident Monday, May 4, 2026 knife youthcourt birmingham stabbing violence judge weapon crime sentencing safety In a powerful courtroom moment, District Judge David Wain issued a stern warning to any young person carrying knives in Birmingham, highlighting the grave dangers of such actions. The warning came during the hearing of a … Read More
Southend High Street Brawl: 30 Teens Armed with Knives Leave Two Injured Saturday, May 2, 2026 southend essex police dispersal knives violence teenagers crime publicorder safety A violent altercation erupted on Southend High Street involving approximately 30 teenagers armed with knives and bottles, resulting in two victims sustaining slash injuries to their faces. Essex Police responded swiftly to … Read More
Fly-tipper caught dumping rubbish on Birmingham street during bin strike Saturday, May 2, 2026 fly-tipping birmingham rubbish binstrike waste dumping crime court environment cleanup During the bin strike in Birmingham in June 2024, Nelu Marius Putulan made the careless decision to dump three bags of rubbish on Crick Lane. Initially, he denied responsibility for the waste, but later admitted guilt at the … Read More