World’s First Roadside Laughing Gas Breathalyser Trialled by Police in England 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
'Stop there' - Officer on E-Bike Pursues Suspect Through Handsworth Streets 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
Surge in Flasher Incidents Alarms West Midlands Community 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
Man Jailed After Racist Incident Closes M42 Near Solihull 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
Midlands Resident Targeted by Convincing Phone Scam Impersonating Police 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
Surge in Dog Attacks in the West Midlands Reaches Over 1,300 Incidents in 2025 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