Handsworth Triangle and Soho Road Crime Crackdown: Five Key Actions of Operation Fearless Wednesday, May 13, 2026 crime policing handsworth sohoroad operationfearless westmidlands anti-social knifecrime theft community West Midlands Police have initiated a major crackdown on crime in the vibrant Handsworth Triangle and along the bustling Soho Road shopping district. A dedicated team of 20 officers will focus on tackling theft, drug-related … Read More
'Stop there' - Officer on E-Bike Pursues Suspect Through Handsworth Streets Wednesday, May 13, 2026 police handsworth operationfearless drugcrime heist arrest e-bike lawenforcement community suspect A gripping moment unfolded in the streets of Handsworth as a lone police officer on an e-bike gave chase to a masked suspect. The officer spotted the balaclava-clad man cycling suspiciously and ordered him to “stop … Read More
Birmingham Family Challenges Parking Fine, Claims Firm Has ‘No Jurisdiction’ Tuesday, April 14, 2026 birmingham parking fine europarking enforcement families handsworth jurisdiction pavement dispute A Birmingham family is disputing a £100 parking fine issued by Euro Parking Services, arguing that the company has no authority to impose the penalty. Shola Cole has publicly condemned the fine given to her father, whose … Read More
Man Jailed for Machete Threat and Rooftop Standoff in Birmingham Friday, April 10, 2026 birmingham asylum threat machete standoff handsworth brivett prison police crime Joshua Brivett has been sentenced to two years and eight months in prison following a disturbing incident in Birmingham. Brivett threatened an asylum seeker with a machete, sparking a tense three-hour standoff on a rooftop in …
'I should have killed them' - Handsworth shop worker who took baseball bat to curry house fight Tuesday, April 7, 2026 handsworth assault weapon baseballbat disorder fight selfdefense court crime shopworker Mathanraj Viveganandan, a 36-year-old married man known for his good character, found himself in court after a confrontation erupted near his mother’s corner shop in Handsworth. On the evening of March 12, a disturbance … Read More
Birmingham Father Admits to Possessing Samurai Sword at Handsworth Residence Sunday, April 5, 2026 birmingham handsworth samurai weapon possession police arrest sword crime safety A Birmingham man has pleaded guilty to possessing a samurai sword at his home in Handsworth. The weapon was discovered by police officers during an investigation related to an unrelated incident. Authorities confirmed that …