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Thursday, December 11, 2025 moped theft arrest pensnett kingswinford police assault cannabis industrialestate community

An 18-year-old male has been arrested after an attempted moped theft at Pensnett Trading Estate in Kingswinford, thanks to prompt action from local residents. West Midlands Police responded to reports of the incident on … Read More

Thursday, December 11, 2025 police arrest stolen vehicle burglary streetly westmidlands tools investigation greatbarr

Police officers in Streetly stopped a vehicle reported to be driving erratically, only to discover that it had been stolen. The incident occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 11. During the stop, officers … Read More

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 police railreplacement stonestation staffordshire safety investigation britishtransportpolice suspiciousactivity publicsafety transport sport

Police have provided an update regarding an incident at Stone Station where three men were accused of attempting to entice a woman into a van. The situation arose when the woman was preparing to travel from Stone to Stafford … Read More

Monday, December 8, 2025 halesowen robbery e-bike scott surron theft westmidlands police crime appeal

An urgent appeal has been launched following the robbery of a 12-year-old boy’s electric bike in Halesowen’s Manor Lane on Monday, November 24. At approximately 3:55 p.m., two men approached the boy and forcibly took his … Read More

Monday, December 8, 2025 hitandrun collision northumbria a19 holystone investigation skoda volkswagen police tribute

A tragic loss has touched the community after Claire Laybourne, a 39-year-old mother, died following a suspected hit-and-run on the A19 in Holystone, North Tyneside. The incident, which occurred late on Friday, December 5, … Read More

Monday, December 8, 2025 walsall crime antisocial beechdale police tenants enforcement vandalism dispersal partnership

A recent police operation on Walsall’s Beechdale estate has resulted in problem tenants receiving formal warnings amid a rise in crime and anti-social behaviour. West Midlands Police, working closely with Walsall Council and … Read More

Monday, December 8, 2025 smethwick conservative children home westmidlands police planning security council transformation

Sandwell Council has granted permission to convert the historic Smethwick Conservative Club into a residential home for vulnerable children. The building, which has been a fixture on Smethwick High Street for over 100 years, … Read More

Monday, December 8, 2025 bentleybridge mcdonalds cannabis cocaine drugoffences suspendedsentence courtcase wolverhampton police rehabilitation

A man who fell asleep in his car after ordering food at McDonald’s in Bentley Bridge found himself facing court after staff called the police out of concern. Leon Carter, 29, alerted employees when he pulled into the … Read More

Sunday, December 7, 2025 heathrow pepper spray assault injury arrest police security airport attack

A disturbing incident unfolded at Heathrow Airport when a 31-year-old man used pepper spray, injuring 21 people. The assault caused immediate chaos as victims sought medical attention on site. Authorities quickly responded, …

Sunday, December 7, 2025 heathrow pepperspray assault airport police arrest investigation injury security crime

The Metropolitan Police have provided a significant update regarding the shocking pepper spray incident at Heathrow Airport earlier today. Officers were called to the airport shortly after 8 a.m. following reports that … Read More

Saturday, December 6, 2025 birmingham assault weapons uwishlounge license police investigation injury publicsafety venue

A popular bar and music venue in Birmingham has been temporarily closed after a violent incident left two men injured in what police are treating as aggravated assaults with weapons. The attack occurred shortly after 1 a.m. … Read More

Saturday, December 6, 2025 drinkdriving police fines road safety enforcement alcohol penalties westmercia campaign christmas

Motorists who risk lives by drink-driving have been sternly warned that they will be identified and prosecuted. West Mercia Police have launched their annual Christmas drink-driving campaign, emphasizing that there is no … Read More

Friday, December 5, 2025 birmingham speed roads safety cameras enforcement traffic police regulations collisions

Birmingham City Council has announced the installation of the first new average speed cameras on Coventry Road, marking a significant step in the city’s road safety efforts. This initiative expands the existing average speed … Read More

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 birmingham crime violence safety council knifecrime police community youth enforcement

A heated debate unfolded at a recent Birmingham City Council meeting as Conservative councillors called for a public safety emergency declaration to address rising violent crime, while the Labour administration highlighted … Read More

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 birmingham tobacco crime gang illegal conviction fraud police revenue investigation

A criminal gang of four has been convicted following the discovery of an illegal tobacco factory valued at over £500,000 in Birmingham. The investigation began in May when officers stopped a vehicle in the Southside area of … Read More

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 westmidlands police misconduct databreach confidentiality investigation disciplinary hearing retirement professionalism

A former West Midlands police officer secretly accessed confidential police systems without legitimate reason, a disciplinary hearing has revealed. Detective Constable Keeling, who served the force for 25 years, admitted to … Read More

Monday, December 1, 2025 birmingham violence stabbings crime knifecrime police handsworth aston lozells bullring

Birmingham has been shaken by a recent surge in violent stabbings, raising concerns among residents, commuters, and visitors about safety in the city. The tragic murder of Katie Fox, who was fatally stabbed while waiting at a … Read More

Monday, December 1, 2025 paedophile indecentimages court sentencing wolverhampton communityorder sexoffender childabuse police legal

Ryan Whatley, 23, avoided prison despite admitting to downloading indecent images of boys as young as five. During a police raid on his Walsall home on September 26, 2024, officers found 81 illegal images on his devices. … 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

Sunday, November 30, 2025 solihull massage exploitation closure police immigration asylum business investigation allegations

A massage parlour in Solihull has been shut down after troubling incidents and allegations of exploitation surfaced. Dragon Phoenix Massage, located on Hatchford Brook Road, became the focus of police investigations and local … Read More

Saturday, November 29, 2025 dispute assault seniors housing anti-social walsall police investigation community conflict

Newmore Gardens, an over-55s residential complex in Walsall, has become the epicentre of a bitter dispute between neighbours that has persisted for over two years. The situation dramatically escalated in recent months, with … Read More

Friday, November 28, 2025 oldbury rape investigation police community sikh federation hatecrime forensics cctv

West Midlands Police have provided fresh information regarding the brutal rape attack in Oldbury, following widespread frustration over the ten-week-old investigation’s lack of progress in delivering justice for the … Read More

Thursday, November 27, 2025 stabbing coventry police assault greggs midlands crime arrest investigation emergency

A man was seriously injured in a stabbing incident near the Greggs shop on Smithford Way, Coventry, early Thursday morning. West Midlands Police were called to the scene just before 8am on November 27 after reports of a … Read More

Thursday, November 27, 2025 solihull massage trafficking exploitation police closure illegal humanrights crime investigation

Dragon Phoenix Massage, a Solihull-based massage parlour, has been ordered to close following serious allegations of human trafficking and the exploitation of women for illegal sex work. Over the past year, the establishment … Read More