Police Horses Return to West Midlands After 26 Years
West Midlands Police will deploy a 12-horse mounted unit from spring 2025 to tackle riots and football violence, costing nearly £6,000 per horse annually. Read the full story.
West Midlands Police will deploy a 12-horse mounted unit from spring 2025 to tackle riots and football violence, costing nearly £6,000 per horse annually. Read the full story.
A Warwickshire Police officer faces three theft charges, accused of stealing cash and jewellery during a drugs operation. Read the full court details.
PCs Bethany Cottrell and Natalie Millward showed 'unwavering courage' disarming individuals with weapons during a volatile city centre protest. Discover their heroic story.
A Warwickshire Police officer faces three theft charges for alleged offences while on duty. Pc Robert Davies will appear in court this week. Read the full details.
Three 19-year-olds arrested in Bearwood after a police pursuit involving a helicopter. A large quantity of Class A drugs was seized. Read the full details.
A former detective who stole cocaine from police stores has been ordered to repay £75,420. Andrew Talbot was jailed for 19 years in 2024. Read the full story of his downfall.
A major new police watchdog report heavily criticises West Midlands Police's Hillsborough disaster probe as 'inexplicably narrow'. Read the damning findings.
Armed officers arrested a man in Alum Rock after a Mercedes, stolen in a burglary, crashed into parked cars. Read the latest on this police operation.
25 people arrested in Birmingham for supporting proscribed group Palestine Action. Police confirm protest rights but stress action on banned organisations. Read the full details.
Police arrest 65 protesters across three cities under Terrorism Act during coordinated demonstrations against Palestine Action ban. Read the latest updates.
Worcester councillors have condemned West Mercia's PCC office as a 'gravy train for failed Tory politicians' amid police cuts controversy. Discover the full story behind the abolition of the role in 2028.
Six BSC Young Boys supporters arrested at Birmingham Airport following violent disorder at Villa Park. Dutch striker Donyell Malen injured. Police condemn unacceptable behaviour.
Five men arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal attack on Barbourne Road, Worcester, have been released on bail. Police continue to appeal for witnesses.
Two BSC Young Boys fans were arrested for affray and assault after throwing broken seats and coins at Aston Villa players and police. Read the full report.
A police watchdog has ruled an officer will not face misconduct action after Ayuub Abdi fell to his death in Birmingham when Tasered. Read the full investigation details.
Staffordshire Police make 200 arrests in two-month crackdown on violence against women and girls, vowing daily action to secure justice for victims.
Farmers are banned from bringing tractors to a Westminster protest against inheritance tax changes on Budget Day. Police cite risk of 'serious disruption'. Read the latest.
A 40-year-old man faces charges for murdering two women and raping a third in separate London attacks. Follow the latest court developments.
A Met Police detective was dismissed for writing misogynistic erotic stories on his work computer due to 'not enough work'. Discover the full details of the misconduct hearing.
Armed police arrested four people and recovered two zombie knives after a chase in Shirley Park, Solihull. Read the full story of the police operation.
The Met Police will use live facial recognition and DNA tagging spray at the Arsenal vs Tottenham match to enhance public safety and prevent crime.
A man has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries following a single-vehicle collision in the St Chad's Queensway tunnel this morning. Avoid the area and check for updates.
Former Met Police officer David Carrick receives his 37th life sentence for historic sex offences, including rapes and child abuse spanning over 30 years. Victims show courage.
A stolen Volkswagen Golf R led police on a dramatic chase through Sheldon, Birmingham, ending in a crash and the driver being bitten by a police dog before his arrest. Join BirminghamLive for breaking news.
West Midlands Police have arrested three men in Coventry on suspicion of terrorism offences, including disseminating terrorist material and preparing a terrorist act. A fourth man was held for a firearms offence. Report concerns at gov.uk/ACT.
Former West Midlands Police inspector Khizra Bano receives substantial settlement after discrimination claims. Read the full story of her two-decade service battle.
A man was seen darting into oncoming traffic on the M1 near Rugby during a police pursuit. Watch the footage and get the full story on this shocking incident.
Sandwell Council clamps and removes 23 untaxed vehicles near Midland Metropolitan University Hospital. Report abandoned vehicles online to help clean up your area.
West Midlands Police have charged 19 individuals following significant disorder in Birmingham city centre, with offences including violent disorder and weapon possession after coordinated police action.
Violence mars Aston Villa's European clash as police make multiple arrests following disorder in Birmingham city centre. Flares and confrontations overshadow football spectacle.