Public Order

Knife Possession

Woman brings knives to Birmingham German Market and tells police 'I'm going to murder someone'

A 65-year-old Birmingham woman was found carrying multiple kitchen knives at the city’s German Christmas Market, subsequently telling police, “I’m going to murder someone,” a court heard. Moira Tuke had two knives on her …

By Ryhs Tomlinson · Friday 14 August 2026 · 2 min read

Assault

Solihull Man Fined After Assaulting Police Officer During Early Morning Incident

Aaron Gerroni, a 21-year-old man from Solihull, appeared at Birmingham Magistrates' Court after pleading guilty to assaulting a police officer. The incident took place at 3am during what was described as a night out, which …

By Ryhs Tomlinson · Thursday 13 August 2026 · 1 min read

Crime

Birmingham's Crime Hotspots Revealed: Top Three Areas by Crime Type in June

Birmingham experienced a total of 13,192 recorded crimes in June, according to data released by West Midlands Police. This comprehensive report highlights a range of offences, from serious violent and sexual crimes to …

By Ellis Craig · Sunday 2 August 2026 · 2 min read