Lawenforcement

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 5, 2026 westmidlands policefunding budgetcuts neighbourhoodpolicing officershortage publicsafety counciltax lawenforcement crimeprevention policecommissioner

West Midlands Police (WMP) is confronting a potential reduction of up to 80 officers in 2026 due to a newly revealed £41 million funding shortfall. The Police and Crime Commissioner, Simon Foster, expressed deep concern and … Read More

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 nitrousoxide police smallheath raid drugseizure laughinggas organisedcrime lawenforcement westmidlands operationtarget

West Midlands Police conducted a significant raid on a factory unit in Small Heath, seizing 200 boxes of nitrous oxide canisters valued at approximately £30,000. The discovery took place at the Sapcote Trading Estate near … Read More

Monday, December 1, 2025 westmidlands mostwanted fugitives police crime arrests investigation attemptedmurder lawenforcement publicappeal

For years, West Midlands Police have been searching for several suspects who remain at large, making them the longest-serving members of the force’s most wanted list. Despite numerous public appeals and thousands of views of … Read More