Investigation

Thursday, January 22, 2026 immigration arrest staffordshire lorry investigation suspects uk immigrationlaw police featherstone

Nine individuals have been arrested on suspicion of immigration offences after eight men were found concealed in the back of a lorry near a busy motorway in Staffordshire. The incident occurred on January 22, when police … Read More

Thursday, January 22, 2026 burglary theft masked burglaries redgloves cctv crime investigation police nighthours

A series of nighttime burglaries have left residents shaken as masked intruders stole valuable items from several homes. The criminals, identified by their distinctive red gloves, have been caught on CCTV cameras in the act. … Read More

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 quadbike theft police worcestershire crime security burglary offroad investigation prevention

A series of quad bike thefts has triggered a multi-area police investigation across Worcestershire. Over a 48-hour period, from Wednesday, January 7 to Thursday, January 9, West Mercia Police received reports of four quad … Read More

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 missing woman inquest death drowning horncastle police investigation postmortem coroner

A tragic discovery was made after a missing woman was found dead on a beach just days following her disappearance. Candice Watts, a 40-year-old from Horncastle, was reported missing shortly before Christmas, sparking a … Read More

Monday, January 19, 2026 discovery school investigation death pupil smestow wolverhampton police support fog

An 11-year-old pupil at Smestow Academy in Wolverhampton was left deeply shaken after discovering a man’s body on the school’s playing field before her physical education lesson on Monday morning. Around 10 a.m., … Read More

Monday, January 19, 2026 hospital investigation communication brainaneurysm nhs death birmingham trust healthcare inquest

A devoted father and committed hospital worker, Craig Green, tragically passed away after critical failings and missed opportunities within the very hospital where he was employed. The 39-year-old catering assistant at Queen … Read More

Thursday, January 15, 2026 shooting deliveroo london attemptedmurder assault investigation sentencing trauma firearm crime

Jazz Reid has been sentenced to 38 years in prison for a series of shooting attacks carried out while disguised as a Deliveroo delivery rider. Reid targeted three individuals—one of whom was an eight-year-old girl—inflicting … Read More

Thursday, January 15, 2026 murder arrest evesham investigation police worcestershire brickkilnstreet homicide custody emergency

A 69-year-old woman was tragically found dead at a property on Brick Kiln Street in Evesham, Worcestershire, prompting a murder investigation. Emergency services responded to the scene at approximately 8:40 pm on Wednesday, … Read More

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 assault arrest nottinghamshire pensioners grievousbodilyharm radcliffeontrent police investigation bail neglect

In a rare and concerning incident in the Nottinghamshire village of Radcliffe-On-Trent, two pensioners have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. Police responded to a report of a serious assault at a property … Read More

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 shooting westmidlands driveby firearms crime police westbromwich arrest violence investigation

Two men have been sentenced after a brazen drive-by shooting on a busy Black Country high street left a man seriously injured but alive. On the morning of May 1 last year, a black Vauxhall Mokka pulled up near the junction of … Read More

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 thailand crane collapse train accident derailment nakhonratchasima infrastructure transportation investigation sport

At least 22 people have lost their lives after a construction crane collapsed onto a moving train in Thailand. The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday, January 14, in the Sikhio district of Nakhon Ratchasima province, … Read More

Monday, January 12, 2026 wigan kidnapping attemptedabduction greatermanchesterpolice investigation publicsafety crime victimsupport lawenforcement community

Police are investigating a frightening attempted kidnapping that took place in Wigan city centre on the morning of Friday, January 9. A woman was reportedly grabbed and threatened by an unidentified man as she walked along … Read More

Monday, January 12, 2026 attack kidderminster bleach assault eviction nubar police investigation victim crime

A shocking assault unfolded in Kidderminster when a man threw a bottle of bleach over another individual in the early hours of Sunday, December 7, at Nu Bar on New Road. The incident occurred shortly after the victim … Read More

Sunday, January 11, 2026 police misconduct dismissal westmercia abuse trust relationship crimevictim investigation grossmisconduct

A Midlands police sergeant has been dismissed without notice after engaging in an inappropriate relationship with a victim of crime. Conrad Smith, a 58-year-old officer with West Mercia Police, was found to have deliberately … Read More

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 birmingham police investigation violence bennettshill cctv crime witnesses westmidlands fight

West Midlands Police are urgently appealing for information to identify seven men connected to a fight that left two men injured in Birmingham city centre. The incident began inside a bar on Bennetts Hill during the early … Read More

Monday, January 5, 2026 fire tragedy switzerland cransmontana charlotteniddam skiresort investigation safety victims newyear

Charlotte Niddam, a 15-year-old British schoolgirl, has been confirmed as one of the tragic victims of a catastrophic fire that erupted at a Swiss ski resort on New Year’s Day. The blaze occurred in the early hours of January … Read More

Sunday, January 4, 2026 westbromwich unsolved murder coldcase driveby investigation mistakenidentity crime westmidlands gangcrime

Daniel Miller, a 19-year-old student, was sitting in his car outside his home on Lones Road in West Bromwich when gunmen launched a deadly drive-by shooting, firing multiple bullets into the vehicle. The attack took place … Read More

Saturday, January 3, 2026 catfishing fraud romance scams deception privateinvestigator onlinefraud victims investigation cybersecurity

Behind the polished profiles and sweet promises on online dating sites lies a hidden world of deception and heartbreak—a world that Midlands private investigator Dan Anderson knows all too well. Every day, Dan and his team at … Read More

Saturday, January 3, 2026 teaching misconduct westmidlands tra classroomban pupils inappropriate teachers investigation education

In 2023, five teachers from across the West Midlands were banned from the classroom after serious allegations of inappropriate conduct towards pupils were upheld by misconduct panels. These cases, investigated and adjudicated … Read More

Saturday, January 3, 2026 madeleine mccann 2026 missing search breakthrough investigation portugal suspense hope

Kate and Gerry McCann have released a heartfelt New Year message, expressing their hopes that 2026 will bring a vital breakthrough in the ongoing search for their missing daughter, Madeleine McCann. Madeleine vanished in May … Read More

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 sanfrancisco murder crime mystery dismemberment homicide investigation missingperson autopsy parole

Seven years after Brian Egg’s disappearance, the haunting mystery surrounding his death remains unresolved. Egg, 65, last seen at his San Francisco residence in May 2018, was found brutally mutilated. His torso was discovered … Read More

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 police burglary theft birmingham cctv investigation stolen crime bankcard westmidlands

West Midlands Police are appealing for information to identify a man linked to the use of a stolen bank card in Birmingham. The card was reportedly used in multiple shops throughout July, sparking an investigation. To aid … Read More

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 suttoncoldfield tragedy unsolved accident investigation community police memorial death loss

As 2025 draws to a close, Sutton Coldfield reflects on a year overshadowed by sorrow and loss. Twelve families in the town have faced unimaginable grief due to a series of tragic deaths—some accidental, others resulting from … Read More

Monday, December 29, 2025 birmingham pub violence licensing police investigation closure kingstanding disorder weapons

A Birmingham pub on College Road, Kingstanding, has been forced to close after a violent altercation involving at least five men wielding makeshift weapons erupted when the venue should have been closed. The Number 1 Public … Read More