Investigation

Sunday, April 12, 2026 truecrime forensics bbc investigation westmidlands police documentary crime forensicteam chilling

The BBC’s award-winning true crime documentary series, Forensics: The Real CSI, returns tonight with another harrowing episode based on a real investigation by West Midlands Police. Known for its raw and immersive … Read More

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 murder nurse unsolved wolverhampton newcross hospital secrets justice 1959 investigation

The tragic murder of Martha Giles in 1959 at New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton, remains an open case over six decades later. Martha, a dedicated nurse and mother of five children, was found murdered under mysterious … Read More

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 police assault birmingham broadstreet investigation suspect cctv safety women crime

West Midlands Police are appealing for assistance after a woman was sexually assaulted in a bar on Birmingham’s Broad Street. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, February 15, and no arrests have been made so … Read More

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 helenbailey murder unsolved birmingham coldcase police investigation confession inquest forensics

Take a moment to look closely at the photograph of eight-year-old Helen Bailey — her blonde hair in untidy pigtails, her innocent smile illuminating her round face. Picture Helen skipping to school full of life, or laughing … Read More

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 birmingham hit-and-run franceskogajta newtonroad greatbarr fatality westmidlandspolice investigation missingsuspect justice

Detectives have been searching for Francesko Gajta for over two years in connection with a fatal hit-and-run incident in Birmingham. The tragedy occurred in September 2023, when a 54-year-old man was struck and killed on … Read More

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 birmingham council hmo construction safety warwardslane investigation residents publicsafety housing

Birmingham City Council has launched an investigation into the construction of a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) on Warwards Lane following serious safety concerns raised by local residents. Neighbors have described the … Read More

Sunday, April 5, 2026 forensics truecrime crime bbc police investigation documentary westmidlands serial justice

The much-acclaimed BBC true crime documentary, Forensics: The Real CSI, has returned with its sixth thrilling series. While no new episode will air tonight, the series continues to captivate audiences with its unique focus on … Read More

Sunday, April 5, 2026 paranormal evp birmingham ghost whisperedencounters history supernatural investigation claytonhotel spirit

Most hotel guests encounter only the spirits of the mini-bar, but for Tracey and Andrew Lindon, paranormal experiences are a passion. This Midland couple believes they captured the voice of a ghost during a recent stay at a … Read More

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 arrest westmidlands murder plot police investigation child crime youth suspect

An 11-year-old boy was recently arrested in the West Midlands in connection with an alleged murder plot. This arrest marks one of the youngest detentions by police in the area over the last 12 months, involving a crime of a … Read More

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 burglary bakery westmidlands staffordshire crime cctv theft police investigation brewood

Staffordshire Police have issued CCTV images of a man wanted in connection with a burglary at a bakery in the West Midlands. The break-in occurred at a business on Stafford Street in Brewood, South Staffordshire, during the … Read More

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 scottmills bbc sacking complaint investigation radio2 sexualoffences police broadcastinghouse media

Scott Mills was dismissed in a tense meeting with BBC executives just five days after a complaint surfaced related to a 2016 police investigation into serious sexual offences. The BBC took swift action, removing Mills from … Read More

Monday, March 30, 2026 birmingham assault sexualassault crime forensic investigation police court offender justice

An 11-year-old girl from Birmingham has courageously recounted the terrifying night a stranger broke into her father’s home and sexually assaulted her. Staying at her dad’s house over the weekend as usual, she woke to find a … Read More

Sunday, March 29, 2026 forensics truecrime westmidlands police investigation documentary crime lawenforcement bbc series

The critically acclaimed true crime documentary series, Forensics: The Real CSI, widely praised as one of the best programmes on television, returns with a chilling new episode tonight. Now into its sixth series on BBC Two, … Read More

Saturday, March 28, 2026 rape assault walsall investigation victim sentencing sexualoffence bravery violence justice

Detectives have described a brutal rape committed by a businessman against a sex worker in a West Midlands car park as one of the most violent cases they have ever encountered. Simon Tang, 56, was sentenced to 12 and a half … Read More

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 birmingham murder pubbrawl unsolved davidweaver investigation community justice violence police

David Weaver, a 45-year-old father from Birmingham, lost his life after being viciously attacked while trying to break up a violent brawl at the Hare and Hounds pub in Erdington nearly 17 years ago. Known as a peacemaker, … Read More

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 walsall council minimumwage underpayment hmrc fairpay employment investigation penalties laborrights

Walsall Council has been publicly named after an investigation uncovered that it failed to pay 36 employees the national minimum wage, resulting in missed wages totaling £21,890.67. The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) … Read More

Monday, March 23, 2026 dwp carers overpayments redress investigation welfare trust sayce mps allowance

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is under renewed scrutiny regarding delays in delivering redress to unpaid carers wrongly charged with overpayments. MPs are considering launching a fresh inquiry after carers … Read More

Monday, March 23, 2026 hmrc childbenefit fraud homeoffice ukgovernment benefits crisis investigation compliance taxpayer

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is set to resume a contentious anti-fraud operation that previously led to the wrongful suspension of Child Benefit payments for nearly 24,000 UK households. The initiative, relying on Home … Read More

Monday, March 23, 2026 arson antisemitism london investigation police community emergency hatzalah fire suspects

Police have launched an investigation after four ambulances belonging to the Jewish Community Ambulance Service were deliberately set ablaze in Golders Green, Northwest London. The incident took place at around 1:40am on … Read More

Sunday, March 22, 2026 onlyfans westmidlands ai police investigation rebeccanicholls socialmedia uniform mentalhealth censorship

Rebecca Nicholls, a former West Midlands Police officer, has opened up about how one provocative social media post triggered an internal investigation within the force. After resigning from her role in August last year, … Read More

Friday, March 20, 2026 birmingham crash speeding washwoodheath police investigation damage residents fleeing collision

A startling incident unfolded on Burney Lane in Washwood Heath, Birmingham, when a speeding vehicle lost control and crashed into multiple front gardens, leaving significant destruction in its wake. The driver slammed the car … Read More

Friday, March 20, 2026 midlands police arrests children crime murder rape juvenile investigation youth

West Midlands Police have recently made a series of arrests involving children as young as 11 years old in connection with serious criminal activities. These include a murder plot and allegations of rape among other serious … Read More

Thursday, March 19, 2026 safety construction accident workplace fall scaffolding investigation prosecution regulations roofing

A tragic accident claimed the life of 19-year-old Renols Lleshi, who fell six floors down a ventilation shaft at a building site in London. On July 5, 2023, Renols was dismantling scaffolding on the twelfth floor roof garden … Read More

Monday, March 16, 2026 murder investigation forensics justice homicide childabuse trial police conviction family

A ruthless mother who murdered her two-month-old daughter is now serving a life sentence, but the road to justice was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic and a tangled web of lies. Zara Arsalan, also known as Sharandeep … Read More