Violent Birmingham Robber Sentenced to Life After Declaring Himself a 'Risk to the Public' Tuesday, January 13, 2026 robbery violence birmingham knife-crime jail sentencing mental-health burglary offender dangerous Craig Holden, a 43-year-old violent offender from Hall Green, Birmingham, has been sentenced to life imprisonment after a brutal attack on a 72-year-old man and subsequent criminal acts. Holden, who described himself as a … Read More
Biggest Birmingham Crime Cases of 2025: From 'Assassin' Attempts to Child Abductions Saturday, January 3, 2026 birmingham crime murder kidnapping assault stalking gangviolence childabuse attemptedmurder robbery In 2025, Birmingham experienced an extraordinary year of criminal cases that shocked the community and kept the justice system fully engaged. From violent robberies on dating apps to attempted murder, child abduction, and … Read More
New Faces Added to West Midlands' Most Wanted List as Police Urge Immediate Action Monday, December 22, 2025 westmidlands mostwanted police crime suspects warrants assault burglary robbery publicsafety Detectives have added several new names to the West Midlands’ most wanted list, warning that these suspects may find it hard to stay hidden this Christmas. West Midlands Police (WMP) frequently rely on public assistance to … Read More
Suspects Evade Capture This Christmas as Police Urge Immediate 999 Calls Sunday, December 21, 2025 westmidlands police mostwanted crime suspects robbery shoplifting stalking harassment prisonrecall While many enjoy festive celebrations, a number of suspects remain on the run across the West Midlands, prompting urgent police appeals for assistance. Since November, these wanted individuals have been added to a public … Read More
Aston Villa Fan Brutally Attacked and Robbed by Sex Worker in Birmingham Hotel Thursday, December 18, 2025 robbery assault birmingham astonvilla fraud sexwork datingapps prison covid19 violence Caprice Brown, a sex worker, has been sentenced to nine years in prison after luring men to hotels and violently robbing them. Brown targeted her first victim, an Aston Villa football fan, through the dating app Badoo. The … Read More
Two Men Steal E-Bike From 12-Year-Old Boy in Halesowen Monday, December 8, 2025 halesowen robbery e-bike scott surron theft westmidlands police crime appeal An urgent appeal has been launched following the robbery of a 12-year-old boy’s electric bike in Halesowen’s Manor Lane on Monday, November 24. At approximately 3:55 p.m., two men approached the boy and forcibly took his … Read More