Investigation

Sunday, March 15, 2026 assault arrest armed police dawley weapon investigation safety man custody

Armed officers attended a home in Dawley after a report of an assault prompted a police response. Upon arrival, the officers detained a 56-year-old man who is now under arrest on suspicion of assault and possession of a … Read More

Sunday, March 15, 2026 benefit fraud dwp pensions inheritance investigation hmrc reporting fraudservice claims

A former Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) employee has opened up about common patterns seen in benefit fraud cases during their time as a benefit officer. According to their experience, most individuals involved in … Read More

Friday, March 13, 2026 arson murder fire crime wednesbury investigation trial cctv homicide westmidlands

In an utterly random and devastating attack, a fire-obsessed killer tragically claimed the life of an unsuspecting pensioner asleep in his home. Andrew Gorrell, from Saltney on the English-Welsh border, made a mysterious … Read More

Thursday, March 12, 2026 assault digbeth nightclub cctv forum birmingham police investigation witness crime

West Midlands Police have released a CCTV image of a man they urgently want to identify following an assault at a Birmingham nightclub. The incident occurred at around 1:45 a.m. on Saturday, December 13, at Forum on Glover … Read More

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 cannock hit-and-run collision roadsafety renault staffordshire police traffic injury investigation

A woman was hospitalized after a hit-and-run collision involving two Renault vehicles at a Cannock roundabout on Friday, March 6. The crash occurred between 3:45 pm and 4:00 pm at the junction where Lichfield Road, Hednesford … Read More

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 arson handsworth birmingham fire police trauma arsonists investigation emergency safety

A Birmingham family was left traumatized after their cars were deliberately set on fire early one Monday morning in a case of mistaken identity. At around 3:20 a.m. on March 9, two hooded arsonists poured petrol over vehicles … Read More

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 murder investigation tamworth railway dylanfitzpatrick birmingham police arrest staffordshire britishtransportpolice sport

Police have provided an update regarding the ongoing murder investigation following the death of Dylan Fitzpatrick at Tamworth Railway Station in Staffordshire. Emergency services responded to the scene on Sunday, March 8, at … Read More

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 birmingham carjacking attack hijab erdington gravellyhill assault police investigation westmidlands

West Midlands Police have released CCTV footage following a disturbing attempted carjacking in Birmingham, where a woman’s hijab was forcibly removed. The incident unfolded on Monday, March 9, at approximately 6.30pm, near … Read More

Monday, March 9, 2026 staffordshire missingperson susanpryde search burtonontrent police recovery investigation support coroner

The search for Susan Pryde, a 65-year-old woman reported missing on February 27, has tragically ended with the discovery of a body in Staffordshire. Authorities believe the remains found near Stapenhill Road, Burton-on-Trent, … Read More

Monday, March 9, 2026 murder butchery concealment investigation abuse justice disappearance conviction violence uk

In 2009, Izabela Zablocka left Poland for the UK, seeking a fresh start with her partner, Anna Podedworna. What should have been a new beginning turned into an unimaginable nightmare. Fifteen years after Izabela’s … Read More

Sunday, March 8, 2026 truecrime birmingham forensics police investigation dna bbc crime documentary csi

The acclaimed BBC documentary series, Forensics: The Real CSI, returns tonight with another riveting episode that offers viewers an unprecedented look into the work of West Midlands Police’s forensic teams. Since its debut in … Read More

Saturday, March 7, 2026 ianhuntley soham murders hollywells jessicachapman investigation prison assault journalism crime

Journalist Nick Hopkins, who reported on the tragic disappearance of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, has recounted a chilling encounter with Ian Huntley before his arrest. Huntley, the Soham school caretaker later convicted … Read More

Saturday, March 7, 2026 birmingham teacher arrest sexualassault childprotection primaryschool safeguarding police investigation education

A 47-year-old teacher at a Birmingham primary school has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault, reportedly involving a child. The incident prompted immediate police action, and the teacher has since been released on … Read More

Thursday, March 5, 2026 shooting rochdale police emergency investigation crime injuries armed cordon hospital

A 19-year-old man has been seriously injured in a shooting incident on Beswicke Royds Street, Rochdale, this afternoon. Emergency services, including armed police officers, rushed to the scene at approximately 3:20 pm on … Read More

Thursday, March 5, 2026 shooting suttoncoldfield westmidlands police crime investigation bikers attemptedmurder cctv castlevale

West Midlands Police have launched a public appeal for information following a serious shooting in Sutton Coldfield in late January. The incident left a man in his 20s in critical condition, while a woman sustained minor … Read More

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 birmingham robbery petrolstation shell police cctv investigation westmidlands crime suspect

Police are appealing to the public for assistance after a robbery occurred at a Birmingham petrol station. The incident took place just before 9pm on December 30 at the Shell petrol station located on Stratford Road. West … Read More

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 murder stabbing birmingham alumrock police investigation court arrest community assault

A man has been formally charged with murder and attempted murder following a tragic stabbing outside a school in Birmingham’s Alum Rock area. Emergency services responded to reports of the incident on Bridge Road just after … Read More

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 police oldham asda knife armed incident threat greatermanchester investigation lawenforcement

Armed police units were mobilized near an Asda supermarket in Oldham after reports surfaced about a man brandishing a large knife. The incident occurred shortly before 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3, when a member of the public … Read More

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 digbeth assault birmingham westmidlandspolice investigation newyearsday lowertrinitystreet trousers attack appeal

A man was left with a broken jaw following an assault at a venue on Lower Trinity Street in Digbeth, Birmingham, in the early hours of New Year’s Day. West Midlands Police reported the incident occurred at approximately 1:30 … Read More

Monday, March 2, 2026 burglary car-theft birmingham police conviction investigation crime arrest vehicle-theft security

A chilling incident unfolded in Birmingham as a gang of burglars was caught on camera confronting a homeowner during a car theft from their driveway. The footage first reveals the gang inside a kitchen, ransacking cupboards … Read More

Sunday, March 1, 2026 theft whisky police halesowen shoplifting cctv crime westmidlands security investigation

Police are appealing for information after two men threatened security staff during a theft at a Halesowen shop. The incident occurred on Queensway at around 7pm on Wednesday, February 18, when eleven bottles of whisky were … Read More

Sunday, March 1, 2026 fraud romance trial telford court cheshire investigation crime bail scam

Marc Cole-Jones, a 52-year-old man from Church Grove, Donnington, is set to stand trial at Chester Crown Court after being charged with romance fraud involving seven women. The accused faces 25 counts of fraud by false … Read More

Sunday, March 1, 2026 murder stabbing miltonkeynes investigation police arrest centremk victim thamesvalley crime

A murder investigation has been launched following the fatal stabbing of a 52-year-old man at Centre MK shopping centre in Milton Keynes. Emergency services received the call at approximately 5:10 pm on Saturday, February 28. … Read More

Thursday, February 26, 2026 birmingham police rape investigation teenage victim westmidlands crime support safety

West Midlands Police are actively investigating a serious allegation of rape involving a teenage girl aged between 13 and 15 in Birmingham. The incident reportedly occurred in October, away from the victim’s school. … Read More