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Tuesday, January 6, 2026 staffordshire police fraud counterfeit cash currency crime alert warning safety

Staffordshire Police have issued a warning following the discovery of a significant number of counterfeit banknotes in circulation. Officers urge businesses and the public to remain vigilant and carefully check cash payments … 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 solihull missing child police urgent search cold westmidlands appeal zafinya

An urgent search is underway for Zafinya, a 10-year-old girl from Solihull, who has been missing since lunchtime on Monday, January 5. With temperatures plunging below zero overnight, West Midlands Police have issued an … Read More

Sunday, January 4, 2026 drinkdriving christmas police breathalyser ukroads enforcement motoring safety alcohollimit roadcrime

New data reveals that drink-driving is a significant problem on Britain’s roads during the Christmas period. Over the last three festive seasons, approximately one in ten motorists stopped and breathalysed by police … Read More

Sunday, January 4, 2026 edgbaston burglary crime theft families fear jewellery police birmingham security

Shattered glass, stolen children’s shoes, and families living in constant fear—this is the harsh reality faced by residents of Edgbaston, Birmingham, the UK’s burglary hotspot. The B15 postcode, covering much of Edgbaston, … Read More

Sunday, January 4, 2026 birmingham edgbaston burglary crime police homesecurity theft community fear safety

A Birmingham mother and her daughter returned from choir practice to find their Edgbaston home shattered by burglars, turning their lives upside down. Once seen as a peaceful neighborhood, their B15 postcode has recently been … Read More

Saturday, January 3, 2026 police assault westmidlands court dismissal misconduct cctv offduty violence professionalism

A West Midlands Police officer has been dismissed without notice after assaulting a man at a private members club while off duty. PC Clayton, 41, was recorded on CCTV launching a violent attack that left his victim … Read More

Thursday, January 1, 2026 birmingham racism extremism violence terrorism sentencing police protests football hatecrime sport

In 2025, Birmingham, known for its rich cultural diversity, found itself at the heart of escalating racial tensions that gripped parts of the UK. A mixture of international conflicts, domestic unrest, and divisive actions … Read More

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 birmingham police crime fireworks gunsmuggling drugsraid ebikes knifecrime carchase streetracing

Throughout 2025, Birmingham and the West Midlands have witnessed a series of dramatic and gripping incidents captured on police footage. From high-stakes arrests to chaotic public disturbances, these videos offer a stark … 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 westmidlands police football maccabitelaviv ban antisemitism security controversy guildford birmingham sport

West Midlands Police Chief Constable Craig Guildford is once again under intense scrutiny as he prepares to answer questions before the cross-party Home Affairs Committee on January 6. The ongoing dispute centers on a … 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

Sunday, December 28, 2025 staffordshire hanley police investigation death unexplained cctv stokeontrent breakthrough forensics

Police have made a significant breakthrough following the discovery of a woman found dead in a city centre doorway in Staffordshire. The woman, believed to be in her 50s, was found in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, on the morning of … Read More

Friday, December 26, 2025 murder stabbing westmidlands police investigation crime christmas victim homicide assault

A tragic incident unfolded on Christmas Day as a man was fatally stabbed, prompting West Midlands Police to launch a murder investigation. The victim, whose identity has now been confirmed, suffered fatal stab wounds, leading … Read More

Thursday, December 25, 2025 shoplifting theft cctv hardware worcestershire christmas community police stolen burglary

In a bizarre and bold incident at Badham’s Hardware in Upton upon Severn, Worcestershire, two female shoplifters were filmed on CCTV singing “Santa Baby” as they helped themselves to around £100 worth of … Read More

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 birmingham crime violence hotspots knifecrime police statistics safety urban offences

Recent crime statistics from West Midlands Police have highlighted the areas in Birmingham with the most concerning records for violence and sexual offences between October 2024 and September 2025. The data reveals that … Read More

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 shoplifting crime blackcountry dudley wolverhampton community sentencing theft police ban

A notorious shoplifter, Timonthy Lydon, has been sentenced to eight months in jail following a series of thefts across the Black Country. The 29-year-old, who has no fixed address, was charged with 13 counts of theft after … Read More

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 arrest cannabis aldridge westmidlands drugs raid operationtarget police crime seizure

West Midlands Police’s Priority Crime Team conducted a successful early morning raid at a residence on Herbert Road in Aldridge on Monday, December 22, uncovering a substantial cache of cannabis and related substances. … Read More

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 suttoncoldfield vantheft christmasmarket theft security cctv markettraders birmingham police carpark

A Sutton Coldfield Christmas market trader experienced a devastating loss when his van was stolen during the town’s Victorian Christmas Market on Friday, December 19. Hamza Tamran, locally known as The Curry Man, had parked … Read More

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 trial manslaughter suttoncoldfield police iopc assault investigation golfcourse pursuit fatality sport

The trial for three men accused of causing the death of a woman at Aston Wood Golf Club in Sutton Coldfield has been scheduled. Suzanne Cherry, a 62-year-old mother of three, was struck by a grey Nissan van on April 11, 2025, … Read More

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 andrew firearms police royallodge winchester shotgun licensing epstein controversy royalty

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, has recently faced significant changes regarding his firearms usage. According to reports from The Mirror, the 65-year-old former royal voluntarily surrendered his … Read More

Monday, December 22, 2025 westmidlands mostwanted police crime suspects warrants assault burglary robbery publicsafety

Detectives have added several new names to the West Midlands’ most wanted list, warning that these suspects may find it hard to stay hidden this Christmas. West Midlands Police (WMP) frequently rely on public assistance to … Read More

Sunday, December 21, 2025 westmidlands police mostwanted crime suspects robbery shoplifting stalking harassment prisonrecall

While many enjoy festive celebrations, a number of suspects remain on the run across the West Midlands, prompting urgent police appeals for assistance. Since November, these wanted individuals have been added to a public … Read More