Investigation

Saturday, December 13, 2025 dwp benefits fraud claimants bankchecks government policy finance socialwelfare investigation

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to implement enhanced bank account checks as part of a wider effort by the Labour Party government to tackle the growing benefits bill and reduce fraud. While these measures … Read More

Thursday, December 11, 2025 manslaughter stafford baby crime court neglect assault investigation custody child

A 38-year-old man from Stafford has appeared in court charged with the manslaughter of a three-month-old baby boy who died in October 2023. The infant was taken to hospital on October 12 but sadly passed away eight days … Read More

Thursday, December 11, 2025 police arrest stolen vehicle burglary streetly westmidlands tools investigation greatbarr

Police officers in Streetly stopped a vehicle reported to be driving erratically, only to discover that it had been stolen. The incident occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 11. During the stop, officers … Read More

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 dudley council audit investigation landsale leisurecentre grantthornton transparency delays governance

Investigators examining the collapse of a £1.6 million land deal involving Dudley Council continue to face significant delays, as critical questions remain unanswered nearly a year after being raised. The controversy centers … Read More

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 police railreplacement stonestation staffordshire safety investigation britishtransportpolice suspiciousactivity publicsafety transport sport

Police have provided an update regarding an incident at Stone Station where three men were accused of attempting to entice a woman into a van. The situation arose when the woman was preparing to travel from Stone to Stafford … Read More

Monday, December 8, 2025 hitandrun collision northumbria a19 holystone investigation skoda volkswagen police tribute

A tragic loss has touched the community after Claire Laybourne, a 39-year-old mother, died following a suspected hit-and-run on the A19 in Holystone, North Tyneside. The incident, which occurred late on Friday, December 5, … Read More

Monday, December 8, 2025 complaints council dudley ombudsman response regulations policy localgovernment resources investigation

Dudley Council will be required to respond to complaints in half the current time, following new regulations from the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO). These rules, applying to all councils in England, will … Read More

Sunday, December 7, 2025 heathrow pepperspray assault airport police arrest investigation injury security crime

The Metropolitan Police have provided a significant update regarding the shocking pepper spray incident at Heathrow Airport earlier today. Officers were called to the airport shortly after 8 a.m. following reports that … Read More

Saturday, December 6, 2025 birmingham assault weapons uwishlounge license police investigation injury publicsafety venue

A popular bar and music venue in Birmingham has been temporarily closed after a violent incident left two men injured in what police are treating as aggravated assaults with weapons. The attack occurred shortly after 1 a.m. … Read More

Friday, December 5, 2025 hmrc taxevasion rewards fraud informants taxfraud investigation reporting government uk

Households across the UK could potentially earn millions by reporting neighbours and others suspected of tax evasion under a new HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) crackdown. The tax authority, supported by the Labour Party … Read More

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 fraud nursing impersonation carehome sentencing investigation identitytheft healthcare crime prison

Ashton Guramatunhu, 46, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison for impersonating a registered nurse and unlawfully working in care homes across northeast England for over four years. Using the identity of a genuine nurse, … Read More

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 dna murder jenniferkiely sussex keithdowbekin forensics homelessness policing investigation criminology

More than two decades after Jennifer Kiely was tragically killed, new DNA evidence has identified a suspect in her murder case. Jennifer, 35, was found by firefighters at a seafront shelter in Sussex in the early hours of … Read More

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 birmingham tobacco crime gang illegal conviction fraud police revenue investigation

A criminal gang of four has been convicted following the discovery of an illegal tobacco factory valued at over £500,000 in Birmingham. The investigation began in May when officers stopped a vehicle in the Southside area of … Read More

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 westmidlands police misconduct databreach confidentiality investigation disciplinary hearing retirement professionalism

A former West Midlands police officer secretly accessed confidential police systems without legitimate reason, a disciplinary hearing has revealed. Detective Constable Keeling, who served the force for 25 years, admitted to … Read More

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 footballer arrest essexpolice stansted attemptedrape investigation borderforce criminaljustice england premierleague sport

A former England international and Premier League footballer was arrested on suspicion of attempted rape at Stansted Airport, according to reports. The incident occurred after the ex-player was stopped by Border Force … Read More

Monday, December 1, 2025 westmidlands mostwanted fugitives police crime arrests investigation attemptedmurder lawenforcement publicappeal

For years, West Midlands Police have been searching for several suspects who remain at large, making them the longest-serving members of the force’s most wanted list. Despite numerous public appeals and thousands of views of … Read More

Sunday, November 30, 2025 solihull massage exploitation closure police immigration asylum business investigation allegations

A massage parlour in Solihull has been shut down after troubling incidents and allegations of exploitation surfaced. Dragon Phoenix Massage, located on Hatchford Brook Road, became the focus of police investigations and local … Read More

Sunday, November 30, 2025 birmingham schools fraud admissions families education investigation council catchment grammar

A recent investigation by Birmingham City Council’s counter fraud team has revealed that at least 25 families were caught submitting false information to gain admission for their children into preferred schools. These … Read More

Saturday, November 29, 2025 dispute assault seniors housing anti-social walsall police investigation community conflict

Newmore Gardens, an over-55s residential complex in Walsall, has become the epicentre of a bitter dispute between neighbours that has persisted for over two years. The situation dramatically escalated in recent months, with … Read More

Friday, November 28, 2025 oldbury rape investigation police community sikh federation hatecrime forensics cctv

West Midlands Police have provided fresh information regarding the brutal rape attack in Oldbury, following widespread frustration over the ten-week-old investigation’s lack of progress in delivering justice for the … Read More

Thursday, November 27, 2025 stabbing coventry police assault greggs midlands crime arrest investigation emergency

A man was seriously injured in a stabbing incident near the Greggs shop on Smithford Way, Coventry, early Thursday morning. West Midlands Police were called to the scene just before 8am on November 27 after reports of a … Read More

Thursday, November 27, 2025 solihull massage trafficking exploitation police closure illegal humanrights crime investigation

Dragon Phoenix Massage, a Solihull-based massage parlour, has been ordered to close following serious allegations of human trafficking and the exploitation of women for illegal sex work. Over the past year, the establishment … Read More

Monday, November 24, 2025 assault shrewsbury police westmercia nightclub labyrinth cctv investigation crime suspect

A man sustained serious injuries after being attacked in an alleyway adjacent to the Labyrinth nightclub in Shrewsbury, West Midlands. The incident occurred early on Sunday, November 23, at approximately 3:45 a.m. on Hill’s … Read More

Monday, November 24, 2025 upskirting police plymouth b&m devoncornwall crime investigation consent teenager safety

Devon and Cornwall Police have launched an urgent appeal to identify a man involved in an upskirting incident targeting a teenage girl inside a B&M store in Plymouth. The incident occurred around 3 pm on Thursday, … Read More