West Midlands Pensioners Charged with Murder, Rape, and Violent Attacks Friday, May 1, 2026 westmidlands pensioners crime murder rape violence elderly convictions investigation birminghamlive A recent investigation by BirminghamLive has uncovered a startling trend: hundreds of pensioners in the West Midlands have been charged with serious offences, including murder, rape, and violent attacks, over the past five … Read More
Schoolboy, 15, Left with Bullet in Back After Being Mistakenly Shot in Birmingham Park Friday, May 1, 2026 shooting birmingham mistakenidentity assault firearm victim trauma sentencing crime youth A 15-year-old schoolboy, who should be focused on preparing for his GCSEs, continues to endure the physical and emotional pain after being shot in a case of mistaken identity at George Street Park, Balsall Heath, Birmingham. … Read More
Co-op Uses Forensic Spray to Combat Rising Shoplifting Ahead of New UK Legislation Thursday, April 30, 2026 co-op shoplifting forensic crime retail law theft policing technology legislation The Co-op, which operates numerous stores including branches in Birmingham, has rolled out a new initiative to combat shoplifting by marking frequently stolen items with a unique forensic spray. This innovative approach helps … Read More
Man who killed Birmingham friend over £40 at HMO went out drinking - then died in prison Wednesday, April 29, 2026 manslaughter birmingham aston hmo prison violence alcohol assault death crime Andrew Behan, 41, has admitted to the manslaughter of his friend Francis Leitner, 45, following a violent altercation at their house in multiple occupation (HMO) in Aston, Birmingham. The confrontation began over a disputed … Read More
Criminals Adopt New Tactics to Quickly Empty Bank Accounts via Mobile Phone Thefts Tuesday, April 28, 2026 theft crime security mobilephones fraud banking police safety personaldata digitalwallet Police have issued a warning about a new method criminals are using to rapidly empty bank accounts through mobile phone thefts, signaling a shift in their tactics. Previously, thieves targeted mobile phones primarily to sell … Read More
Prolific Shoplifter with Over 100 Crimes Warned to Stop After Latest £2,000 Theft Spree Monday, April 27, 2026 shoplifting theft crime rehabilitation addiction court sentencing bullring recovery probation Matthew Cavill, a 44-year-old from Solihull, has been sternly warned by a judge to end his repeated shoplifting after racking up over 100 offences. Cavill recently stole more than £2,000 worth of items—including Lego sets and … Read More