West Midlands online grooming crimes more than double
A stunned Midlands parent reveals their shock after their child was groomed online, as new figures show such crimes have more than doubled across the region.
A stunned Midlands parent reveals their shock after their child was groomed online, as new figures show such crimes have more than doubled across the region.
Jason Lane, a dangerous paedophile from Droitwich, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for 16 sexual offences against a boy. Police commend the victim's bravery.
Graeme David McLardy, 43, has been sentenced to two months in prison after pleading guilty to four counts of shop theft in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Police confirm increased patrols are reducing crime.
Former Hollyoaks actor Rizwan Khan sentenced to 11 years and 9 months for raping two women and sexual assault. Read the full victim impact statements and court details.
Kai Sainz-Stafford sentenced to five years for manslaughter after stabbing Sam Siviter during altercation in Shrewsbury. Read the full court details and family tributes.
Kai Sainz-Stafford sentenced to over five years for manslaughter after stabbing Sam Siviter. Family tribute to much-loved West Bromwich Albion fan. Read the full story.
Richard Gull, 32, jailed for four years after robbing a Sutton Coldfield supermarket and burgling an Erdington home while on bail. The stolen car contained vital medical equipment.
British Transport Police issue CCTV image after a woman was sexually assaulted on an Edinburgh to Birmingham train. The man got off at Wolverhampton. Can you help?
Robert Gates, 70, from Ludlow, is behind bars after sharing indecent images of children for a second time. Police brand him a 'deeply disturbing individual'.
Mihae-Nicolae Patran, 34, has been sentenced to 12 years for a depraved rape and other sexual offences. The judge described him as a 'real danger to women'.
A Tamworth predator has been jailed for 12 years after a brutal attack, with police commending the bravery of his victim who confronted him during the trial.
Shocking daylight assault near Birmingham's Grand Central sees 30-year-old victim punched to ground in unprovoked attack. Police release CCTV images of suspect.
A depraved offender from the West Midlands has been sentenced to prison after his victim covertly recorded his disturbing behaviour, leading to his capture and conviction.
Shocking footage of a brutal assault on a vulnerable man in Wolverhampton sparks national debate as perpetrators receive community orders, prompting victims' families to demand tougher youth sentencing laws.
Crystal Smith, mother of teenage killer Aiden Fucci, receives jail time for tampering with evidence in the brutal stabbing case that shocked America.
A trusted cash delivery manager who systematically stole £25,000 from West Midlands betting shops has been sentenced to prison in a shocking breach of trust case.
A violent robber who targeted vulnerable victims along Birmingham's canal network has been sentenced to prison after a series of brutal attacks on the city's waterways.
A Birmingham drug dealer who used a golf buggy to transport cocaine around the city's streets has been sentenced to prison in a case that highlights innovative criminal methods being employed by drug networks.
A violent aggressor from the Midlands has been sentenced to prison after threatening to smash a couple's heads in with a hammer during a terrifying doorstep confrontation.
A Birmingham mother has been sentenced to prison after her illegal XL Bully savagely attacked an 11-year-old boy, causing devastating injuries in a horrific street incident.
A violent thug who unleashed a horrific spade attack on multiple victims during a drug-fuelled rampage across Birmingham has been sentenced to 12 years behind bars.
A Wolverhampton drug dealer who funded a luxury lifestyle through cocaine dealing has been jailed after police uncovered his illicit operation during a routine traffic stop.
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.
Exclusive court footage reveals the emotional moment a heavily pregnant woman admits smuggling £140,000 of cocaine into the UK, claiming she was coerced by gang threats.
Disturbing new data exposes the areas with highest reported sexual offences across West Midlands, with Birmingham city centre topping the list. Police release crucial safety advice.
West Midlands Police have made an arrest following a disturbing sexual assault near Birmingham's bustling Chinatown district. The incident occurred in the early hours near Holloway Circus.
Two men have been sentenced after police uncovered a massive cannabis cultivation operation in Birmingham worth over £1.2 million, marking one of the region's largest drug busts this year.
A Birmingham teenager who brutally raped a woman in a park attempted to justify his actions to police by claiming his youth made him 'not a monster', as he receives lengthy prison sentence.
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.
A violent offender has been sentenced to prison after subjecting a complete stranger to a terrifying ordeal involving assault, strangulation, and death threats in broad daylight.