Birmingham BTP Officer Charged with Rape
A serving British Transport Police officer from Birmingham faces two rape charges. PC Christopher Jenkins, 32, was suspended last April and will appear in court.
A serving British Transport Police officer from Birmingham faces two rape charges. PC Christopher Jenkins, 32, was suspended last April and will appear in court.
A 12-year-old boy from Wales showed incredible bravery by taking control of the car and calling 999 after his mother fainted at the wheel on the A40. Read the full story of his heroic actions.
Former West Midlands Police chief constable Craig Guildford retires with full pension but could still face a conduct probe over the Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban. The watchdog investigation continues.
Luke Davis, 31, sentenced for grievous bodily harm after failing to disclose his HIV status. The victim describes her diagnosis as a 'life sentence'.
A 47-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder in Evesham has been released with no further action after a post-mortem confirmed the 69-year-old woman died of natural causes. Get the latest updates from West Mercia Police.
A 12-year-old boy from Ebbw Vale showed incredible bravery, steering the car to safety and calling 999 after his mother lost consciousness while driving. Read his heroic story.
A 31-year-old persistent shoplifter has had a Criminal Behaviour Order extended, banning her from major supermarkets and a retail park in Malvern. Police urge the public to report breaches.
A 47-year-old man is in custody after a 69-year-old woman was found dead on Brick Kiln Street. Police confirm an isolated incident. Read the latest updates.
A property in Malvern has been shut down for three months following years of anti-social behaviour and suspected drug dealing, granting respite to intimidated residents. Read the full story.
West Mercia Police discovered £100,000 in counterfeit £20 notes at a Midlands property following an eBay investigation. Public urged to check banknotes for security features.
A six-year-old girl was taken to hospital after being struck by a quad bike ridden by two men in Stirchley, Telford. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident, which occurred on Friday afternoon.
Three men aged 19-23 were arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery and drug supply after an armed police pursuit from Soho Road to City Road ended in a crash. Class A drugs were recovered.
A man was assaulted with bleach at Nu Bar in Kidderminster after an eviction. Police appeal for witnesses following the shocking incident. Contact DC Rees with information.
The body of Andrew Phillips, 66, missing since September, has been found in Stoke Prior. Police confirm his death is not suspicious. Read the latest update.
West Mercia Police are investigating after a Telford man was robbed at knifepoint during a Facebook Marketplace sale. The force urges caution when meeting buyers.
West Mercia Police sergeant Conrad Smith dismissed without notice for pursuing an improper relationship with a crime victim, including a hotel stay while suspended. Read the full report.
A householder was stabbed after confronting armed men who broke into his shed in Alvechurch during heavy snowfall. Police are appealing for witnesses and doorbell footage.
West Mercia Police arrest two men and seize nearly £100,000 cash, firearms, and counterfeit goods in a major crackdown on illegal waste and money laundering. Read the full details.
Police have recovered a body from the River Avon in Pershore, Worcestershire. The death is not being treated as suspicious. The family has been informed.
A prolific shoplifter has been jailed for 40 weeks after admitting 20 charges of theft from stores in Telford, including stealing coffee worth £12. Read the full police statement.
A former West Mercia Police PCSO faces misconduct charges over alleged inappropriate relationships with three people. He has resigned and will appear in Crown Court.
West Mercia Police launch search after a man's mobility trolley, walking stick and jacket were found covered in frost by the River Avon in Pershore. Officers believe he may have entered the water.
West Mercia Police issue alert after homes in Kenneth Vincent Close and Dark Lane, Astwood Bank, are targeted by burglars using force to break locks. Officers appeal for witnesses.
West Mercia Police are investigating after a walking stick, trolley and clothing were found 'covered in frost' near Pershore Leisure Centre. Officers urge anyone with information to come forward.
Police are urgently searching for Barry Forrester, 45, missing from Evesham. He has a hand injury requiring medical attention. Call 999 with information.
A man in his 50s has died after his blue Volvo hit a tree on Goosehill Lane. Police are appealing for witnesses to the tragic Friday morning collision.
Explore the West Midlands Police Museum in Coventry. Discover cell sleepovers for youth groups, the Fashion Police exhibition, and how it honours fallen officers. Plan your visit now.
West Mercia Police arrested a man after discovering Class A drugs and £1,000 cash on the M54 near Telford. Read the full details of the early-hours bust.
A man and woman, both in their 70s, died at the scene of a collision on the B4380 near Much Wenlock. Police appeal for dashcam footage and witnesses.
Two women seriously injured after being hit by a blue MG ZS in a Tesco car park in Whitchurch. Police appeal for witnesses to the Saturday afternoon collision.