Dog Walker Sexually Assaulted in Abbey Gardens Park; Police Seek Suspect Thursday, January 15, 2026 shrewsbury abbeygardens sexualassault dogwalker westmercia policeinvestigation crime publicsafety witnessappeal suspect Police are actively searching for a man who sexually assaulted a female dog walker in Abbey Gardens, Shrewsbury, on the evening of Saturday, January 10. At approximately 9:30 pm, the woman was walking her dog when she was … Read More
Birmingham's Top Five Areas Struggling with Antisocial Behaviour Tuesday, January 13, 2026 birmingham antisocial behaviour crime community smallheath aston publicsafety nuisance police Birmingham has been grappling with persistent issues of antisocial behaviour (ASB), affecting residents’ quality of life in several neighbourhoods. An analysis of police records from 2025 highlights the five worst-affected … Read More
Woman Escapes Attempted Kidnapping in Wigan City Centre Monday, January 12, 2026 wigan kidnapping attemptedabduction greatermanchesterpolice investigation publicsafety crime victimsupport lawenforcement community Police are investigating a frightening attempted kidnapping that took place in Wigan city centre on the morning of Friday, January 9. A woman was reportedly grabbed and threatened by an unidentified man as she walked along … Read More
Tragic Discovery as Missing Woman’s Body Recovered from Frozen Pond in Sheffield Sunday, January 11, 2026 sheffield arbourthorne pond icerescue missingperson emergencyservices police tragedy recovery publicsafety Emergency services responded to a distressing scene in Sheffield today after the body of a missing woman was recovered from a frozen pond. The incident occurred at Arbourthorne Pond, a popular local spot, where crews had to … Read More
West Midlands Police Faces Loss of Up to 80 Officers in 2026 Amidst Funding Crisis Monday, January 5, 2026 westmidlands policefunding budgetcuts neighbourhoodpolicing officershortage publicsafety counciltax lawenforcement crimeprevention policecommissioner West Midlands Police (WMP) is confronting a potential reduction of up to 80 officers in 2026 due to a newly revealed £41 million funding shortfall. The Police and Crime Commissioner, Simon Foster, expressed deep concern and … Read More
Calls Mount for Dudley Council to Reverse Controversial Grit Bin Removal Monday, December 22, 2025 dudley gritbins wintersafety council infrastructure campaign weather publicsafety localgovernment petition Campaigners in Dudley are rallying against the council’s decision to remove approximately 500 grit bins across the borough, a move aimed at reducing expenses following a review conducted in May 2025. The bins being taken away … Read More