Investigation

Saturday, June 27, 2026 dudley council leisurecentre audit governance transparency wellingtonroad grantthornton report investigation

Councillors in Dudley are urging the local authority to publish a report detailing the failed sale of a former leisure centre, calling for the findings to be debated openly rather than behind closed doors. The dispute centers … Read More

Friday, June 26, 2026 solihull crime surveillance ripa enforcement councillors flytipping governance legal investigation

Concerns have been raised by opposition councillors over Solihull Council’s absence of covert surveillance activity to tackle crime in the area. During the council’s recent governance committee meeting, it emerged that the … Read More

Monday, June 22, 2026 misconduct police westmidlands investigation dishonesty corruption integrity disciplinary obstruction evidence

A West Midlands police officer was found to have deliberately tried to obstruct an investigation by hiding his mobile phone under a washing machine during a police probe, a disciplinary hearing revealed. PC Hollingsworth, … Read More

Sunday, June 21, 2026 childabuse conviction prison justice staffordshire sexualoffences victimsupport investigation homicide sentencing

Brian Lines, an 86-year-old convicted child sex offender from Leek, West Midlands, has died in prison after a long history of horrifying sexual crimes against children spanning nearly four decades. Sentenced to 30 years in … Read More

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 birmingham assault burglary robbery elderly attack bournville police investigation victim

A 94-year-old grandfather from Birmingham was left shaken and injured after a terrifying attack in his own home. The assault occurred on Monday, June 8, at around 2:30 pm at his residence on Griffins Brook Road in Bournville. … Read More

Monday, June 15, 2026 cadbury 99flake chocolate icecream discoloration supplychain vanowners mondelez ukheatwave investigation

Cadbury has launched an internal investigation following complaints from ice cream van operators about a white discoloration appearing on their iconic 99 Flake chocolate sticks. These flakes, a staple accompaniment to ice … Read More

Sunday, June 14, 2026 party birthday bowling food service complaint investigation manager children celebration

A popular bowling venue in the Midlands is conducting an investigation following a frustrated mother’s claim that her son’s birthday party was “ruined” due to a food service mix-up and an allegedly unhelpful manager. Hayley … Read More

Sunday, June 14, 2026 gelblaster suttoncoldfield assault police pedestrian renaultkangoo westmidlands crime publicsafety investigation

A 21-year-old man was shot multiple times with a gel blaster gun while walking near the junction of Manor Road and Brassington Avenue in Sutton Coldfield, just metres away from a busy town centre roundabout, on Monday, June … Read More

Saturday, June 13, 2026 bigcat westmidlands binleywoods wildlife sightings coventry police phantomcat investigation safety

Residents of Binley Woods in the West Midlands have reported sightings of a large, mysterious feline roaming local woods. Witnesses described the animal as a “big cat,” sparking curiosity and concern across the community. … Read More

Thursday, June 11, 2026 ryanair cma investigation consumerprotection airlines familyseating passengerrights fees airtravel regulation

Ryanair is currently under investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for charging parents additional fees to sit alongside their children on flights. The regulator is examining whether these charges, … Read More

Monday, June 8, 2026 birmingham violence police licensing disorder nightclub johnbrightstreet westmidlands investigation closure

A major disturbance erupted outside the King of Clubs in Birmingham city centre when more than 100 individuals armed themselves with glass bottles and other items, hurling them at police officers. The incident occurred on … Read More

Sunday, June 7, 2026 fraud crime westmidlands police hussain ullah investigation charges court finance

Syed Hussain, a former superintendent with West Midlands Police, along with Farah Ullah of Peterborough, has been formally charged in connection with an alleged £720,000 fraud. The charges mark a significant development in an …

Friday, June 5, 2026 birmingham westmidlands police mostwanted sayedhersi fugitive crime investigation lawenforcement suspect

Sayed Hersi has managed to evade capture for more than six years, making him the longest-standing suspect on the West Midlands Police’s most wanted list. The relentless search for Hersi has kept authorities vigilant, yet his … Read More

Friday, June 5, 2026 birmingham yardley danielbyrne assault police mostwanted escape justice investigation crime

A Birmingham man, Daniel Byrne, has been on the run for more than three years after failing to appear in court for a serious assault charge. Byrne, from Yardley, disappeared shortly after being charged, and his whereabouts … Read More

Thursday, June 4, 2026 coldcase unidentified investigation staffordshire coronationwood missingperson identify policeappeal locateinternational mystery

Detectives are renewing their appeal to uncover the identity of a man found deceased in Midland woodland in 1987, hoping to finally bring him dignity and closure. On Sunday, April 5, 1987, two men shooting in Coronation Wood … Read More

Monday, June 1, 2026 midlands mostwanted sayedhersi westmidlandspolice fugitive courtorder evading manhunt crime investigation

Sayed Hersi, a 47-year-old from Birmingham, holds the unsettling record as the longest-serving individual on West Midlands Police’s (WMP) public most wanted list. His mugshot has been viewed over 140,000 times online, yet his … Read More

Thursday, May 28, 2026 wolverhampton teens arrest knuckleduster busstation offensiveweapon policecctv bail investigation crime

Two teenagers were arrested after suspicious activity was reported at Wolverhampton bus station on the evening of Wednesday, May 27. At approximately 5pm, Wolverhampton Council operators, who monitor the city centre’s CCTV … Read More

Thursday, May 28, 2026 smethwick stabbing attemptedmurder westmidlandspolice foundrylane crime investigation bail violence publicsafety

A 21-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing incident that left two men injured during a disorder in Smethwick. West Midlands Police responded to reports of armed violence on Foundry Lane at … Read More

Thursday, May 28, 2026 murder motherhood childdeath prescriptiondrugs loft deception courtcase essex investigation tragedy

Emma Barnett, 36, has been convicted of murdering her 14-month-old son, Oakley, after deliberately giving him a fatal mixture of prescription medications. Following a family court ruling on November 8, 2024, that Oakley … Read More

Thursday, May 28, 2026 smallheath assault stabbing quadbike jafirnazir police reward investigation crime suspect

A man remains in critical condition after being knocked off his quad bike and repeatedly stabbed in the head in Small Heath. The brutal attack has prompted an urgent police investigation, with officers appealing for … Read More

Thursday, May 28, 2026 vandalism bordesleygreen burglary police investigation cctv family trauma westmidlands crime

A grandfather in Bordesley Green has made an urgent appeal for witnesses and CCTV footage after his home and five cars in his driveway were vandalized in a violent early morning incident. Javed Iqbal and his family were … Read More

Thursday, May 28, 2026 oldbury murder unsolved investigation crime police shoes evidence westmidlands normansell

Just after midnight in April 2002, Paul Normansell, 45, fell victim to a brutal and senseless attack on Dudley Road in Oldbury. Left with a severe head injury, he later died, but his killer has never been identified. … Read More

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 birmingham murder bail victim wales beach police barmouth investigation witnesses

A 24-year-old man from Birmingham, initially arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a 34-year-old man at Barmouth beach in Wales, has been released on bail as investigations continue. The tragic incident … Read More

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 coventry collision pedestrian roundabout traffic police investigation accident sewellhighway roadsafety

A man in his 60s has died in hospital after being struck by a car during a two-vehicle collision near a roundabout in Coventry. The incident occurred on May 26, shortly before 8:30 AM, at the junction of Sewell Highway and … Read More