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Prolific car thief jailed for 24 vehicle thefts

Jake Tinsley, 21, has been sentenced to four years and six months for stealing 24 high-value vehicles worth £240,000 across the Black Country. Discover how police caught the prolific offender.

Sutton Coldfield shop thief banned and jailed

Prolific thief Anthony Jarvis jailed for nine months and banned from Sutton Coldfield shops with a Criminal Behaviour Order. West Midlands Police report 60% rise in shop theft arrests.

Birmingham gang killer dies in prison

Lisa Clarke, convicted for the sadistic torture murder of ex-soldier Brian Farmer in Birmingham, has died in custody. An independent inquiry into her death is underway.

£100k and drugs seized from car on M6 motorway

Officers recovered £100,000 and Class A drugs after stopping an erratic car on the M6. A woman was arrested and four pedestrians were reported to immigration. Read the full details.

Birmingham man accused of £100k damage rampage

A Birmingham man faces crown court after allegedly destroying a high-performance BMW M4 and causing extensive damage during a dramatic city centre incident that left emergency services scrambling.

Midlands fraudster's £1.3m bank scam exposed

A sophisticated fraudster from the Midlands has been convicted after orchestrating an elaborate banking scam that nearly netted him £1.3 million. Discover how his complex deception unravelled.

80mph police chase through Birmingham ends in crash

A dangerous driver led police on a high-speed chase through Birmingham residential areas, reaching 80mph before crashing into a lamppost. Read the full story of the dramatic pursuit and sentencing.

Lawyer: Common items could mean prison

A leading criminal defence solicitor reveals how carrying common household items could result in serious weapons charges under UK law, even without criminal intent.

Midlands drug dealers' lavish jet-set lifestyles exposed

Criminals across the Midlands are living the high life with luxury holidays, designer clothes and private jet flights - all paid for by their illegal drug empires. Police reveal how organised crime groups are flaunting their wealth while communities suffe

Birmingham family flees home after knife gang attack

A Birmingham family recounts their terrifying ordeal after being forced to abandon their home when a violent gang armed with knives and weapons stormed their property in a shocking daylight attack.

Just Stop Oil Activists Cleared in Birmingham Van Case

In a dramatic courtroom verdict, five Just Stop Oil protesters have been cleared of criminal damage charges after painting an energy company's van orange in a case that's raising questions about climate protest rights.

Police hunt gang after Birmingham city centre attack

West Midlands Police release CCTV images and appeal for witnesses after a woman was brutally attacked by a group in Birmingham city centre. The shocking incident occurred near the Bullring shopping area.

Stalker jailed for 10,000 message harassment campaign

A persistent stalker from West Midlands has been sentenced to prison after bombarding a woman with thousands of messages, leaving her fearing for her safety in a case highlighting the serious consequences of digital harassment.

Birmingham drug dealer jailed again after failed lesson

A persistent Birmingham drug dealer is back behind bars after continuing his criminal operations just months after being released from prison, with police uncovering his new enterprise following a dramatic car chase through the city.

Notorious crime family head freed from prison

Dominic Noonan, the infamous leader of Birmingham's most feared crime family, has been released from prison after serving less than half of his 11-year sentence, sparking concerns among law enforcement and community leaders.

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