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Monday, January 26, 2026 sparkbrook police drugs arrest illicit tobacco vapes nitrousoxide community safety

A Birmingham community’s vigilance led to a dramatic police find after a tip-off about a suspicious vehicle in Sparkbrook. Acting on intelligence from local residents, officers conducted a search that resulted in the arrest … Read More

Monday, January 26, 2026 police misconduct confidentiality westmidlands dataaccess grossmisconduct crime investigation privacy resignation

A former West Midlands police officer was found to have unlawfully accessed confidential crime records related to herself and her family over an extended period, a misconduct hearing revealed. PC Pakhairzan conducted repeated … Read More

Sunday, January 25, 2026 hockleyheath police investigation vandalism stratfordroad crime propertydamage community safety incident

Authorities have launched an investigation following reports of an unknown substance being sprayed on three cars in Hockley Heath. The incident occurred on a residential drive located off Stratford Road on January 23. Police … Read More

Sunday, January 25, 2026 birmingham assault police prosecco court erdington alcohol antidepressants offense magistrates

A 32-year-old woman from Erdington, Birmingham, admitted to assaulting three police officers after consuming three glasses of prosecco, a court was told. Kirsty Proudfoot, residing on Gravelly Lane, was involved in an … Read More

Thursday, January 22, 2026 police immigration lorry suspects investigation trafficking illegal enforcement border questioning

Police have uncovered eight men hidden in the back of a lorry, prompting an immediate investigation. Immigration officers are currently questioning the individuals to determine their identities and circumstances. Authorities … Read More

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 birmingham jewelleryquarter crash traffic emergency greathamptonstreet police ambulance fireservice vysestreet

A collision involving two vehicles caused major traffic disruption during Birmingham’s rush hour this evening. Emergency services, including police, ambulance, and fire crews, arrived promptly at the scene on Great … 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 speeding trucker birmingham heartlandsparkway police enforcement m5 motorsafety speedlimit traffic

A truck driver was caught driving at 52mph in a newly established 30mph zone on Heartlands Parkway, Nechells, Birmingham, during a police speed enforcement operation on Tuesday, January 20. He was among 29 other drivers … 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

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 cocaine drugs warwickshire police drugdealing sentencing dangerousdriving arrest crime trafficking

A 33-year-old cocaine dealer, Jobe Larrassey, has been sentenced to seven years in prison following a high-speed police chase that ended with him crashing into a lorry. Warwickshire Police attempted to stop Larrassey in Rugby … Read More

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 birmingham police collision inquest tragedy emergency accident fatality 911 response

A Birmingham father of two, Roger Bagnall, tragically lost his life after colliding with a police vehicle while crossing the road at speed, an inquest has heard. The 40-year-old, described as “full of life,” was … 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

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 manslaughter drugs cocaine sentencing assault swansea crime trial police conviction

At Swansea Crown Court, police revealed they found a significant stash of cocaine worth nearly £10,000 in the kitchen of Steven Vonk’s flat while arresting him for an assault that tragically resulted in a victim’s death. … 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

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 murder domesticabuse violence trial conviction clacton essex police grief family

Polly Murphy, 47, has been found guilty of murdering her partner, James Self, 47, after a sustained period of abuse culminated in a fatal assault. The tragic incident occurred at a hotel on Hartley Brook Road in … Read More

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 birmingham antisocial behaviour crime community smallheath aston publicsafety nuisance police

Birmingham has been grappling with persistent issues of antisocial behaviour (ASB), affecting residents’ quality of life in several neighbourhoods. An analysis of police records from 2025 highlights the five worst-affected … 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 sheffield arbourthorne pond icerescue missingperson emergencyservices police tragedy recovery publicsafety

Emergency services responded to a distressing scene in Sheffield today after the body of a missing woman was recovered from a frozen pond. The incident occurred at Arbourthorne Pond, a popular local spot, where crews had to … 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

Saturday, January 10, 2026 birmingham antisocial behaviour crime youth police hotspots neighborhoods nuisance safety

Newly released data highlights the Birmingham neighborhoods most afflicted by antisocial behaviour (ASB) in 2025. Analysis of West Midlands Police reports by BirminghamLive reveals areas where residents continue to face daily … Read More