Man Denies Raping Runaway Girl in Court
A man accused of exploiting and raping a 16-year-old runaway in a Walsall hotel room claims the allegations are a 'setup'. The trial continues at Birmingham Crown Court.
A man accused of exploiting and raping a 16-year-old runaway in a Walsall hotel room claims the allegations are a 'setup'. The trial continues at Birmingham Crown Court.
British Transport Police release CCTV image after a woman was sexually assaulted on a train from Duffield. Witnesses urged to contact police with information.
Burglars armed with crowbars targeted a Stourbridge filling station in early hours raid. Police arrested suspect 90 minutes later. Read the latest updates.
Two teenagers arrested, one for murder, after 19-year-old Yassin Alama was fatally stabbed in Handsworth Wood. Police are appealing for information.
A married man accused of raping a 16-year-old runaway told Birmingham Crown Court it was 'obvious' she was interested in him. The trial continues as four men deny multiple offences.
The Honey Club in Solihull seeks renewed sexual entertainment venue licence. No objections received from police or public. Council decision expected November 27.
A 13-year-old girl arrested on suspicion of murdering a woman in her 50s in Swindon has been bailed while police continue their investigation. No wider risk to public.
Lee Hampton, 50, crushed sleeping pills into flu tablets before raping woman while she slept. He has been sentenced to 24 years in prison. Read the full shocking details.
James Fletcher, 77, from Rowley Regis, has been sentenced to five years in prison for rape and sexual assault of a child. His victim speaks of the lasting trauma. Support is available.
Chloe Brinn, 28, receives £250k compensation after childhood sexual abuse led to psychosis and inability to work. Read her powerful story of survival and justice.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal stabbing on Somerleyton Street, Norwich. Police are appealing for information and have moved residents.
A 50-year-old man is in custody after three houses were deliberately set on fire in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, leaving two teenagers and a woman in hospital. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
Parry Bains, 26, has been sentenced to nine years for rape after recording his attack on a sleeping woman's phone. Derbyshire police commend victim's bravery.
Sujanth Ketheeswararasa, 30, detained in Liverpool over alleged child rape in France. NCA officers made arrest as extradition proceedings begin. Full hearing set for March 2026.
A 50-year-old man is in custody after three linked house fires in Ashby-de-la-Zouch. Three people, including two teenagers, were hospitalised. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
An Afghan national has pleaded guilty to raping a teenage girl in a Birmingham park. The 21-year-old faces sentencing next month for the horrific attack.
A Strictly Come Dancing star has been arrested on suspicion of rape, Hertfordshire Police confirm. The alleged incident occurred in 2024, marking another blow for the BBC show.
James Fletcher, 77, has been sentenced to eight years for rape and sexual assault of a woman and a child. Read the victims' powerful impact statements and learn about support available.
Labour MP Josh Newbury bravely shares his sexual assault experience from a decade ago during International Men's Day debate, calling for an end to victim stigma.
Police make a significant arrest in the Leicester Street double shooting that killed two men. A 38-year-old is held on suspicion of murder. Call 101 with information.
A man was seriously injured after being assaulted and forced into a white Ford Transit van on a Coventry street. A 29-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of kidnap.
A police officer and paramedic were assaulted on Stratford Road after offering medical assistance. A 38-year-old man has been arrested. Read the full story.
A hospital worker in Wales has been told a prison sentence is 'inevitable' after being found guilty of sexually assaulting two vulnerable patients. Read the full court details.
Kieran Hayler, ex-husband of Katie Price, will stand trial at Lewes Crown Court in December charged with rape and sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl. Read the latest court developments.
Katie Price's ex-husband Kieran Hayler appears at Crawley court, charged with rape and sexual assault of a 13-year-old girl. He denies all allegations. Full story and support information.
West Midlands Police arrested a man in his 30s after discovering Class A drugs and a machete during a stop of a suspected stolen vehicle on Sutton Road. Read the full update.
Masked robbers stole £1.1m in cryptocurrency and a £450,000 watch from victims driving from Oxford to London. Thames Valley Police have made four arrests including a Birmingham man.
A 19-year-old man has been arrested in Bartley Green on suspicion of terrorism offences, including disseminating materials and possession for terrorist purposes. Report suspicious activity to police.
British Transport Police are urgently seeking a woman sexually assaulted at Birmingham New Street Station's Eastern Plaza on October 18. Witnesses urged to come forward.
Police discovered a cannabis farm with 30 plants worth £30,000 during a raid in Wolverhampton. A man was arrested and released under investigation. Read the latest update.