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Wednesday, May 20, 2026 westmidlands police mostwanted suspects crime appeals publicsafety lawenforcement investigation community

West Midlands Police have recently updated their most wanted list, adding five new suspects sought in connection with several incidents across the region. Authorities are urging the public to remain vigilant and provide any … Read More

Monday, May 18, 2026 vandalism digbeth trees environment publicrealm birmingham police urbanregeneration community justice

Trees along Digbeth High Street, part of a recent public realm improvement project, have been sawed down in a shocking act of vandalism. Local residents and officials have expressed outrage, urging authorities to take swift … Read More

Monday, May 18, 2026 solihull knuckleduster offensiveweapon possession court fine police goodcharacter deprivation sentence

A 21-year-old man from Solihull has been fined after being found carrying a knuckleduster during a police search earlier this year. Dylan Connolly, a warehouse operative residing in Fordbridge, was stopped by officers on … Read More

Sunday, May 17, 2026 birmingham drunkdriving offense police magistrates broadstreet court dui penalty license

A 20-year-old Birmingham man was stopped by police as he tried to put the keys into the ignition of his car while heavily intoxicated, a court has heard. Joseph Bunting of Woodbine Croft was found in the driver’s seat of his … Read More

Sunday, May 17, 2026 knifecrime youthcrime westmidlands children blades arrests safety schools police prevention

Recent data from West Midlands Police has brought to light a worrying trend: children as young as 10 years old are being arrested on suspicion of carrying knives. The figures reveal that dozens of children under the age of 12 … Read More

Sunday, May 17, 2026 explosives threats bombmaking stafford police teen trial chemicals safety investigation

Police uncovered alarming evidence after Jagger Strang, an 18-year-old student, threatened to blow up Stafford College. Following reports from the college, officers executed a swift search of Strang’s home, seizing a range of … Read More

Sunday, May 17, 2026 speeding motorways westmidlands enforcement traffic speedingtickets road safety police speedlimit motorists

In recent months, over 2,500 drivers in the West Midlands have been caught exceeding the UK motorway speed limit of 70mph, highlighting a serious issue with speeding across the region’s main roads. According to figures … Read More

Saturday, May 16, 2026 westmidlands police prison recall fugitive manhunt publicsafety crime lawenforcement missing

West Midlands Police are urgently seeking the public’s help to locate several individuals who have been recalled to prison but have not yet returned. These men are believed to be at large across the West Midlands and … Read More

Thursday, May 14, 2026 nitrousoxide breathalyser police safety roads drugtesting nos lawenforcement trial youngdrivers

In a groundbreaking move, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Police alongside Thames Valley Police (TVP) are trialling the world’s first roadside breathalyser specifically designed to detect nitrous oxide—or laughing gas—use among … Read More

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 police handsworth operationfearless drugcrime heist arrest e-bike lawenforcement community suspect

A gripping moment unfolded in the streets of Handsworth as a lone police officer on an e-bike gave chase to a masked suspect. The officer spotted the balaclava-clad man cycling suspiciously and ordered him to “stop … Read More

Sunday, May 10, 2026 westmidlands police indecentexposure flashing crime publicsafety investigation community vigilance awareness

West Midlands Police have issued a warning following a sharp rise in flasher incidents across the region. In 2025 alone, authorities recorded 501 cases of indecent exposure, signaling a significant increase compared to … Read More

Saturday, May 9, 2026 m42 solihull incident arrest racism motorway disruption jail police emergency

Geoffrey Brewer, 53, from Brierley Hill, was jailed following a disturbing incident on the M42 near Solihull. Brewer climbed over the railings on a motorway bridge near junction five, causing alarm and forcing a complete … Read More

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 fraud scam westmercia police phone identity theft cryptocurrency security alert

Police in the West Midlands have raised an urgent alert after a local resident received a highly convincing phone call from fraudsters impersonating police officers. The callers claimed to be from the Economic and Cyber Crime … Read More

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 dogattacks westmidlands publicsafety dogcontrol police injuries petowners community crime 2025

The West Midlands has experienced a significant increase in dog attacks, with West Midlands Police recording 1,325 incidents involving out-of-control dogs causing injuries in 2025. This alarming figure translates to more than … Read More

Sunday, May 3, 2026 cable theft birmingham openreach police metalcrime telecommunications criminals gang arrest

These are the mugshots of a highly skilled gang caught stealing £50,000 worth of underground BT cables in Birmingham, causing major disruptions to communication services for thousands of residents. On January 20, firearm … Read More

Saturday, May 2, 2026 southend essex police dispersal knives violence teenagers crime publicorder safety

A violent altercation erupted on Southend High Street involving approximately 30 teenagers armed with knives and bottles, resulting in two victims sustaining slash injuries to their faces. Essex Police responded swiftly to … Read More

Saturday, May 2, 2026 sedgley dudley healthcentre ladieswalk council housing police investment nhs saving

The future of Sedgley’s Ladies Walk health centre, once threatened with closure, has been secured following Dudley Council’s strategic purchase of the building for £1.85 million. This move not only safeguards existing NHS … Read More

Saturday, May 2, 2026 westmidlands police emergencycalls responsetimes publicsafety nationalresponseweek 999calls 101calls simonfoster lawenforcement

The West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, Simon Foster, has praised the force for its remarkable progress in handling emergency calls more efficiently. During National Response Week of Action (20-27 April), Mr. Foster … Read More

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 soho crash investigation police inquest driving mentalhealth hizarhanif westmidlands iopc

The family of Hizar Hanif, who tragically lost his life in a high-speed collision on Soho Road, Handsworth, is waiting anxiously for the findings of a police conduct investigation — which will not be released until after the … Read More

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 theft crime security mobilephones fraud banking police safety personaldata digitalwallet

Police have issued a warning about a new method criminals are using to rapidly empty bank accounts through mobile phone thefts, signaling a shift in their tactics. Previously, thieves targeted mobile phones primarily to sell … Read More

Monday, April 27, 2026 domestic abuse suspect walsall police westmidlands search assault urgent russellshermer

West Midlands Police are urgently seeking the public’s help to locate Russell Shermer, a 41-year-old man from Walsall, wanted on suspicion of domestic assault. Shermer, described as a white male with short grey hair and … Read More

Sunday, April 26, 2026 birmingham hitandrun police investigation bartleygreen fatality vauxhall collision witnesses cctv

West Midlands Police have announced a significant breakthrough in the investigation of a fatal hit-and-run incident that claimed the life of Shaun Harron in Birmingham. The 44-year-old victim was struck by a brown Vauxhall … Read More

Saturday, April 25, 2026 learner motorbikes intimidation suttoncoldfield drivinglesson antisocial police safety nuisance bikers

On Wednesday, April 8, a learner driver experienced a frightening encounter during his very first driving lesson in Sutton Coldfield. While driving along Carhampton Road in Falcon Lodge with his instructor Phil Durose from … Read More

Saturday, April 25, 2026 collision reporting police westmidlands emergency nonemergency road drivers safety law

West Midlands Police has provided clear guidance for motorists on the appropriate actions to take if involved in a road traffic collision. If anyone is seriously injured or in immediate danger, you should call 999 … Read More