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Thursday, July 23, 2026 birmingham antisocial behaviour crime longbridge aston smallheath community safety police

Recent analysis of West Midlands Police data reveals the Birmingham streets where residents face the highest levels of antisocial behaviour (ASB). These areas are the hotspots for incidents involving nuisance youths, … Read More

Thursday, July 23, 2026 domesticabuse support westmidlands raneemslaw emergencyresponse police specialists riskassessment pilot funding

West Midlands Police are expanding their pioneering pilot scheme to provide better support for domestic abuse victims through the Raneem’s Law initiative. This program embeds independent domestic abuse specialists directly … Read More

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 threats lockdown birmingham primaryschool safety violence police investigation education

Davina Frost, a 28-year-old resident of Sheldon, Birmingham, sparked fear and disruption at a local primary school by sending a series of threatening messages. In her messages, Frost used offensive language towards staff, … Read More

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 birmingham restaurant illegalworkers immigration brothel police licence publicsafety enforcement raid

In a joint operation on Wednesday, June 10, West Midlands Police and Immigration Enforcement raided New Tasty Restaurant, located on Station Street near Birmingham New Street Station and Grand Central. The investigation … Read More

Monday, July 20, 2026 wolverhampton knife taser police assault arrest court safety crime magistrates

A police officer in Wolverhampton was forced to use a Taser twice on an aggressive man who charged at him wielding a kitchen knife. The incident took place outside a house of multiple occupancy (HMO) on Allen Road on June 7. … Read More

Sunday, July 19, 2026 wolverhampton oxygene nightclub licence police stabbing disorder safety security youths

Oxygene, a popular nightclub in Wolverhampton city centre, has had its operating licence suspended for three months following a police-led review. West Midlands Police urged the City of Wolverhampton Council to take action … Read More

Sunday, July 19, 2026 birmingham police injury accident spinalfracture zebracrossing schoolgirl investigation westmidlands emergency

A 15-year-old schoolgirl in Birmingham sustained a fractured spine and a head injury after being hit by an unmarked police car while crossing a zebra crossing on Bordesley Green Road. The incident occurred around 8:15 am on … Read More

Sunday, July 19, 2026 birmingham bombthreat schoollockdown mentalhealth suspendedsentence parenting police rehabilitation courtcase threats

A Birmingham mother, Davina Frost, 28, sparked a major emergency response after threatening to blow up a local primary school, forcing nearly 400 children to be locked indoors for their safety. Frost, a cannabis user and … Read More

Friday, July 17, 2026 police harassment jogging women undercover safety harassmentlaw stalking worcestershire crimeprevention

Women runners and walkers in Worcestershire are now safer thanks to a new initiative from West Mercia Police. The ‘Jog On’ scheme deploys female officers undercover as joggers to identify and catch offenders who harass women … Read More

Friday, July 17, 2026 tiktok crime cyberstalking children safety westmidlands predators onlineabuse police harassment

Birmingham has been identified as the UK’s hotspot for crimes linked to TikTok, with predators increasingly using the platform to target children. Recent data obtained through a Freedom of Information request reveals that … Read More

Thursday, July 16, 2026 harassment racism homophobia police abuse wolverhampton sentencing justice offence

Jez Stracey-Kemp, 40, from Wolverhampton, subjected a West Midlands Police officer to a stream of racist and homophobic abuse after becoming frustrated that his phones—seized during a separate investigation—had not been … Read More

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 assault solihull popworld earbiting attack crime police investigation justice victim

A man who suffered a horrific assault outside Solihull Popworld, where part of his ear was bitten off, says he is still “living with the consequences” more than 16 months later. The attack happened in the early … Read More

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 assault police drinking anger nhs emergency racism wolverhampton court sentencing

An NHS 111 operator in Wolverhampton narrowly avoided jail after assaulting police officers outside his home, triggered by devastating family news and alcohol, a court was told. On August 11, 2024, 36-year-old Aniel Kang’s … Read More

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 crime drugs birmingham weston-super-mare heroin cocaine sentencing police debt addiction

West Midlands Police have released the first images of three men from Birmingham who were recently sentenced for their involvement in a drug distribution line operating in Weston-Super-Mare. The trio, Zaheer Hussain, 27, … Read More

Monday, July 13, 2026 birmingham communityorder racism hatecrime abuse neighbour police sentencing homophobia law

Adam Duffy from Birmingham has been handed a community order after engaging in a racially aggravated campaign of abuse against his neighbour. In addition to targeting his neighbour with racist language, Duffy also directed … Read More

Monday, July 13, 2026 walsall murder unsolved investigation justice delivery crime police ambush homicide

What began as an ordinary night delivering for a local Chinese takeaway ended in tragedy for Yasar Abbas. On that fateful evening in April 2013, the 28-year-old father of two from Birchills, Walsall, was lured into a deadly … Read More

Sunday, July 12, 2026 suicide mentalhealth homelessness birmingham coroner mhlsupport police family crisis advocacy

A heartbreaking inquest revealed that 27-year-old Valentino Mujic tragically ended his own life after repeatedly expressing to hospital staff and police that he felt unsafe outside. Despite pledging for support and revealing … Read More

Saturday, July 11, 2026 walsall immigration licence enforcement curryhouse homeoffice illegalwork visa police licensing

A Walsall curry house, Dera on Caldmore Road, is set to have its premises licence reviewed next week after being fined £45,000 by the Home Office for employing a worker illegally. Immigration officers arrested two individuals … Read More

Saturday, July 11, 2026 birmingham murder suspect acocksgreen manhunt reward zachariahliburd attack police investigation

Six months after a violent attack in Acocks Green, Birmingham, the suspect, 22-year-old Zachariah Liburd, is still on the run. In response to the ongoing investigation, authorities have issued a £10,000 reward for information … Read More

Saturday, July 11, 2026 westmidlands murder unsolved crime investigation police justice violence cctv reward

Over the past ten years, the West Midlands has witnessed a series of brutal murders that continue to baffle police and haunt families. Despite relentless investigations, these cases remain unsolved, leaving communities … Read More

Friday, July 10, 2026 oxygene wolverhampton nightclub licensing police safety under18s stabbing council security

A critical hearing to determine whether Oxygene nightclub in Wolverhampton city centre can retain its operating licence is scheduled to reconvene next week. The City of Wolverhampton Council is reviewing the licence following … Read More

Friday, July 10, 2026 westmidlands police misconduct arrest birmingham professionalism accountability discipline grossmisconduct integrity

PC Field, a West Midlands Police officer, was found to have attempted to wipe his phone after being arrested at a Birmingham police station. The incident led to an investigation into his conduct, revealing significant … Read More

Monday, July 6, 2026 bilston pcso hero choking toddler firstaid community police westmidlands emergency

In Bilston town centre, a quick-thinking PCSO became a local hero when he came to the rescue of a young toddler struggling to breathe. Toddler Roxy began choking on a sweet while sitting in her pushchair, causing panic for … Read More

Sunday, July 5, 2026 harborne burglary assault weddingdresses socialmedia london date theft police charges

Daljeet Dullay, a man from Harborne, has pleaded guilty to charges of burglary and assaulting a police officer. The incident took place during his first date with a woman he met through social media at a hotel in London. … Read More