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Friday, April 24, 2026 arrest campervan stingers m6 staffordshire police wanted driving seizure crime

A wanted man was apprehended after police used stinger spikes to stop a Fiat campervan that failed to pull over on the M6 motorway. The dramatic intervention took place on the evening of Thursday, April 23, when officers … Read More

Thursday, April 23, 2026 sexoffender childabuse indecentimages birmingham courtcase criminaljustice police sentencing bailconditions animalabuse

A 22-year-old man from Birmingham has been ordered to join the UK’s sex offenders register after police discovered a shocking collection of indecent images during a search last July. Charlton Sutton-Hope, residing in Lytham … Read More

Thursday, April 23, 2026 speeding westmidlands police safety recklessdriving enforcement roads traffic crime awareness

Since the start of last year, West Midlands Police have caught fourteen drivers clocked driving at speeds exceeding 130 miles per hour on local roads. One driver was recorded traveling at an alarming 155 mph, significantly … Read More

Monday, April 20, 2026 westmidlands mostwanted crime police robbery assault warrants publicappeal manhunt lawenforcement

Detectives in the West Midlands have updated their most wanted list, adding several new names of individuals wanted in connection with recent serious offences. Despite ongoing efforts, these suspects remain at large. The … Read More

Sunday, April 19, 2026 solihull drinkdriving police court alcohol speeding magistrates conviction penalty rehabilitation

Jamie Kesterton, 36, of Smith’s Wood, Solihull, was caught driving under the influence after police observed him driving erratically and speeding along Chelmsley Road in Birmingham on March 27. Officers on a mobile … Read More

Friday, April 17, 2026 guatemala travel warning safety crime border police prevention violence security

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued an urgent travel warning for Guatemala following the announcement of a 15-day ‘State of Prevention’ effective from 6 April 2026. This emergency measure is … Read More

Sunday, April 12, 2026 scam giftcards fraud westmidlands police crime retailers scamsafety victims prevention

Police in the West Midlands are sounding the alarm over a rise in scams involving gift cards, which are being used by criminals to defraud unsuspecting individuals out of their money. Despite efforts by retailers to protect … Read More

Sunday, April 12, 2026 truecrime forensics bbc investigation westmidlands police documentary crime forensicteam chilling

The BBC’s award-winning true crime documentary series, Forensics: The Real CSI, returns tonight with another harrowing episode based on a real investigation by West Midlands Police. Known for its raw and immersive … Read More

Friday, April 10, 2026 birmingham asylum threat machete standoff handsworth brivett prison police crime

Joshua Brivett has been sentenced to two years and eight months in prison following a disturbing incident in Birmingham. Brivett threatened an asylum seeker with a machete, sparking a tense three-hour standoff on a rooftop in …

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 police assault birmingham broadstreet investigation suspect cctv safety women crime

West Midlands Police are appealing for assistance after a woman was sexually assaulted in a bar on Birmingham’s Broad Street. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, February 15, and no arrests have been made so … Read More

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 helenbailey murder unsolved birmingham coldcase police investigation confession inquest forensics

Take a moment to look closely at the photograph of eight-year-old Helen Bailey — her blonde hair in untidy pigtails, her innocent smile illuminating her round face. Picture Helen skipping to school full of life, or laughing … Read More

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 westmidlands police informants covert intelligence chis funding crime transparency security

West Midlands Police have disclosed spending more than £1.25 million on payments to informants over a five-year period from 2020 to 2025. These payments were made to Covert Human Intelligence Sources (CHIS), key players in … Read More

Monday, April 6, 2026 westmidlands police chiefinspector altercation birmingham bus harassment communitysafety intervention publictransport sport

During her daily commute to work, Chief Inspector Amanda Thompson of West Midlands Police took immediate action when she witnessed a man swearing and verbally harassing women on a Birmingham bus. Refusing to ignore the … Read More

Monday, April 6, 2026 mercedes speed prosecution suttoncoldfield police speeding roadsafety record law enforcement

A Mercedes driver has been caught driving at an extraordinary speed of 155mph in Sutton Coldfield, setting a new police speed record in the area. The high-speed incident prompted an immediate police response, resulting in the … Read More

Sunday, April 5, 2026 forensics truecrime crime bbc police investigation documentary westmidlands serial justice

The much-acclaimed BBC true crime documentary, Forensics: The Real CSI, has returned with its sixth thrilling series. While no new episode will air tonight, the series continues to captivate audiences with its unique focus on … Read More

Sunday, April 5, 2026 birmingham handsworth samurai weapon possession police arrest sword crime safety

A Birmingham man has pleaded guilty to possessing a samurai sword at his home in Handsworth. The weapon was discovered by police officers during an investigation related to an unrelated incident. Authorities confirmed that …

Friday, April 3, 2026 westmidlands police bussafety seesay81018 publictransport passengersafety birmingham anticrime communitysafety campaign sport

Paula Shortland, an education officer with West Midlands Police, is advocating for a vital safety feature to be installed on every bus throughout the region. She has expressed strong support for BirminghamLive’s … Read More

Thursday, April 2, 2026 birmingham airport police disruption passengers alcohol arrests flights westmidlands travel

Over the past decade, disruptive passengers at Birmingham Airport have prompted West Midlands Police to board hundreds of flights. Since early 2016, officers have intervened in 255 incidents involving unruly travellers, … Read More

Thursday, April 2, 2026 dudley tenancy eviction antisocial behaviour policy housing enforcement police druguse

Dudley Council’s recent plans to evict tenants engaged in anti-social behaviour (ASB) are running into challenges, with officers warning of barriers in enforcing the new tough policy. At the March meeting of the Housing and … Read More

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 arrest westmidlands murder plot police investigation child crime youth suspect

An 11-year-old boy was recently arrested in the West Midlands in connection with an alleged murder plot. This arrest marks one of the youngest detentions by police in the area over the last 12 months, involving a crime of a … Read More

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 staffordshire police speedcameras digitalcameras speeding transparency foi lawenforcement roadsafety accountability

Staffordshire Police have declined a Freedom of Information (FOI) request seeking the number of drivers caught by their ‘smart’ digital speed cameras. This follows a previous disclosure of similar data to … Read More

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 theft motorbike castlebromwich crime bikers yamaha security westmidlands police breaking

A daring daylight theft unfolded on Saturday, March 28, when a gang of masked thieves broke into a Midland residence on Water Orton Road, Castle Bromwich. Arriving on two mopeds with two accomplices on foot, the group forced … Read More

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 burglary bakery westmidlands staffordshire crime cctv theft police investigation brewood

Staffordshire Police have issued CCTV images of a man wanted in connection with a burglary at a bakery in the West Midlands. The break-in occurred at a business on Stafford Street in Brewood, South Staffordshire, during the … Read More

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 scottmills bbc sacking complaint investigation radio2 sexualoffences police broadcastinghouse media

Scott Mills was dismissed in a tense meeting with BBC executives just five days after a complaint surfaced related to a 2016 police investigation into serious sexual offences. The BBC took swift action, removing Mills from … Read More