West Midlands Knife Crime: Children as Young as 10 Arrested for Carrying Blades Sunday, May 17, 2026 knifecrime youthcrime westmidlands children blades arrests safety schools police prevention Recent data from West Midlands Police has brought to light a worrying trend: children as young as 10 years old are being arrested on suspicion of carrying knives. The figures reveal that dozens of children under the age of 12 … Read More
Walsall Man Breaks Down in Court, Insists ‘I’m Not Dangerous’ Saturday, May 16, 2026 walsall sentencing robbery dangerousoffender court extendedsentence custody criminaldamage knifecrime publicsafety Romain Smith, a 32-year-old from Walsall, was visibly emotional during a recent court hearing where she faced sentencing for multiple offences. Appearing by video link from HMP Foston Hall, she repeatedly insisted, “I’m not … Read More
Handsworth Triangle and Soho Road Crime Crackdown: Five Key Actions of Operation Fearless Wednesday, May 13, 2026 crime policing handsworth sohoroad operationfearless westmidlands anti-social knifecrime theft community West Midlands Police have initiated a major crackdown on crime in the vibrant Handsworth Triangle and along the bustling Soho Road shopping district. A dedicated team of 20 officers will focus on tackling theft, drug-related … Read More
How a Brutal Street Execution Unfolded on Walsall Street Between Rival Groups Monday, May 11, 2026 walsall violence knifecrime murder court sentencing blackcountry feud attack justice A brutal, daylight “execution” took place on a Walsall street as part of an ongoing feud between rival groups. The victim, Mohammed Khan, was the target of a violent and relentless attack that left him dead. … Read More
Judge's Stark Warning to Birmingham Boys Carrying Knives After Teen Nearly Dies Monday, April 20, 2026 birmingham knifecrime youthviolence youthcourt bladedweapons teeninjury publicsafety crimeprevention legalwarning community A judge in Birmingham has issued a powerful warning to all boys carrying knives after a 16-year-old teenager narrowly escaped death in a violent altercation. The teen arrived at a fight armed with a zombie knife but ended up … Read More
Young Children Arrested in West Midlands for Serious Crimes Including Murder and Knife Possession Thursday, March 19, 2026 westmidlands youthcrime knifecrime childoffenders violence arrests murder robbery gbh firearms A disturbing trend has emerged in the West Midlands, where children as young as 11 have been arrested for serious crimes including murder, rape, robbery, and grievous bodily harm (GBH). According to a BirminghamLive … Read More