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Sunday, March 1, 2026 theft whisky police halesowen shoplifting cctv crime westmidlands security investigation

Police are appealing for information after two men threatened security staff during a theft at a Halesowen shop. The incident occurred on Queensway at around 7pm on Wednesday, February 18, when eleven bottles of whisky were … Read More

Sunday, March 1, 2026 murder stabbing miltonkeynes investigation police arrest centremk victim thamesvalley crime

A murder investigation has been launched following the fatal stabbing of a 52-year-old man at Centre MK shopping centre in Milton Keynes. Emergency services received the call at approximately 5:10 pm on Saturday, February 28. … Read More

Sunday, March 1, 2026 speeding westmidlands recklessdriving motorway police traffic speedingcameras safety mercedes bmw

Speeds rivaling those of Formula 1 drivers have been recorded on the roads of the West Midlands, raising serious concerns about driver safety. Rather than on a racetrack like Silverstone, these extreme velocities were clocked … Read More

Sunday, March 1, 2026 speeding westmidlands police cameras mobile vans traffic enforcement safety newtonroad

Each year, thousands of drivers in the West Midlands are caught speeding by police speed camera vans. These marked mobile units, easily recognized by speed camera symbols, actively patrol various roads to enforce speed limits … Read More

Saturday, February 28, 2026 mobility scooter motorway m11 essex police safety harlow vehicle transport

A man in his 70s was safely escorted home by Essex Police after being spotted driving a mobility scooter on the M11 motorway near Harlow, Essex. Authorities were alerted at approximately 12:35 pm on Friday when witnesses saw … Read More

Thursday, February 26, 2026 birmingham police rape investigation teenage victim westmidlands crime support safety

West Midlands Police are actively investigating a serious allegation of rape involving a teenage girl aged between 13 and 15 in Birmingham. The incident reportedly occurred in October, away from the victim’s school. … Read More

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 dineanddash liverpool restaurant payment viralvideo publicbacklash harassment police hospitality controversy

Mollie Birch, 28, says she has been unfairly shamed after a video alleging she left a Liverpool restaurant without settling her bill went viral, garnering over 1.2 million views. The footage shows Mollie waiting at Waterloo … Read More

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 robbery suspect birmingham police westmidlands abraobaptista crimestoppers emergency public appeal

West Midlands Police have launched an urgent appeal to find Abrao Baptista, a 24-year-old suspect wanted in connection with a robbery in Birmingham. The police are actively seeking the public’s assistance in locating him. … Read More

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 bristol airport parking enforcement council police taxi restrictions transport community

Bristol Airport, in collaboration with North Somerset Council and Avon and Somerset Police, has introduced a robust new crackdown to address ongoing parking issues impacting local residents and travelers. This initiative … Read More

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 billesley birmingham body investigation police emergency crime death scene authorities

A male body was discovered outside a residential property in Billesley, Birmingham. Emergency services were called to the scene following reports from local residents. Police have cordoned off the area as a thorough …

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 stabbing smethwick murder zeshanafzal ramadan police arrest muslim memory charity

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the fatal stabbing of 18-year-old Zeshan Afzal outside a mosque in Smethwick. The tragic event occurred near Jamia Masjid on Oldbury Road at approximately … Read More

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 investigation birmingham police death forensics yardleywoodroad billesley unexplained ambulance crime

A man’s body was discovered outside a residence on Yardley Wood Road in Billesley, Birmingham, shortly after 2pm on Tuesday, February 24. The unsettling discovery prompted a significant police response in the area. West … Read More

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 birmingham harborne police development housing affordable planning demolition brownfield council

Plans to demolish the former Harborne Police Station in Birmingham and replace it with new residential homes have been approved, sparking mixed reactions from local councillors. The site, located on Rose Road, will be … Read More

Monday, February 23, 2026 solihull birmingham drugs weapon police raid classa charges court crime

A 28-year-old man from Solihull has been charged after West Midlands Police seized a significant quantity of Class-A drugs and an offensive weapon during a raid in Birmingham. Officers conducted the search at an address on … Read More

Monday, February 23, 2026 machete attack violence bolton assault cctv crime injuries conviction police

A terrifying machete attack inside a Bolton shop forced a mother and her children to cower in fear as violence erupted last year. Dale Dean, 27, was captured on CCTV unleashing a brutal assault inside an off-licence on … Read More

Sunday, February 22, 2026 birmingham police escooter injury guardiantaskforce arrest surgery recovery law crime

A West Midlands Police officer was seriously injured while attempting to stop a teenage rider illegally operating an e-scooter on Northfield High Street, Birmingham. The incident occurred on February 19 when the e-scooter … Read More

Sunday, February 22, 2026 birmingham snobs nightclub assault police investigation publicappeal westmidlands crime identification

West Midlands Police are appealing to the public for help in identifying a woman in connection with an assault at Snobs nightclub on Broad Street, Birmingham. Despite ongoing investigations, officers have not yet been able to … Read More

Sunday, February 22, 2026 burglary theft mercedes sentencing cheshire police crime socialmedia investigation prosecution

Two burglars who boldly posed with stolen Mercedes car keys on social media have been sentenced to prison for their crimes. Thomas Wood, 24, and Connor Wrigley forced their way into a Cheshire home in the early hours of July … Read More

Friday, February 20, 2026 paris bombthreat evacuation montparnasse security police franceunbowed threats investigation publicsafety

Several buildings across Paris have been evacuated after bomb threats were received targeting various locations in the city. French media reports reveal that authorities received multiple threatening emails warning of … Read More

Friday, February 20, 2026 canterbury bleanwoods missingteen police investigation tragedy organdonation family search death

Police have issued a sorrowful update regarding the search for a missing 18-year-old male near Canterbury. The teenager was reported missing on Friday, February 13, after last being spotted close to a local nature reserve. … Read More

Thursday, February 19, 2026 fraud burglary blackcountry westbromwich distraction elderly scam police utilities safety

Police have issued a serious warning following a spate of distraction burglaries targeting elderly residents in the Black Country. Between February 12 and 18, three fraudsters gained entry to homes in Sandwell, particularly … Read More

Thursday, February 19, 2026 midlands stoke-on-trent staffordshire childexploitation indecentimages childprotection police court sentencing crime

Aaron Michael Edwards, a 42-year-old man from Stoke-on-Trent, has been sentenced to one year and eight months in prison after authorities discovered nearly 300 indecent images of children on his mobile phone. The sentencing … Read More

Thursday, February 19, 2026 rubery robbery machete conveniencestore police crime investigation witnesses westmercia cctv

Authorities are appealing for witnesses following a brazen armed robbery at the Rubery Express convenience store on New Road in Rubery. The incident occurred in the early hours of February 19, shortly before 4 a.m. According … Read More

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 birmingham firearms crime police investigation firearmssales sentencing westmidlands prohibitedweapons court

A 24-year-old Birmingham man, Delayni Woodcock, has been sentenced to eight years in prison after being caught attempting to sell illegal firearms. West Midlands Police’s Major Crime Unit launched an investigation after … Read More