Man Accused of Killing Grandfather in Pub Incident Appears in Court
Nathan Gothard, 36, pleaded not guilty to murdering David Darke, 66, outside the Crown Inn in Appleby Magna. The trial is set for April 27.
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Arsonist Knew Consequences in Fatal Blaze, Jury Told
Andrew Gorrell, 55, denies murdering pensioner John Edwards in a random fire. Prosecutors argue he was capable of thinking through his actions as the trial continues at Wolverhampton Crown Court.
Man Charged After M6 Toll Coach Stabbing Incident
Lee Pountain, 41, faces charges including wounding with intent after a violent disorder on a coach on the M6 Toll near Cannock. The victim sustained a shoulder injury and was hospitalized.
Shoplifter banned from Leominster shops except Aldi
John Lewis, 31, has been issued a Criminal Behaviour Order prohibiting him from entering any retail premises in Leominster apart from Aldi and one pharmacy after multiple theft convictions.
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Armed Police Called to Park Over Toy Gun Incident
Armed police responded to a 999 call in Cannock Park after reports of a man with a handgun, which turned out to be a BB gun. A 14-year-old boy with a replica toy gun was also detained.
£5 Faraday Pouches Fight Keyless Car Theft Wave
A simple £5 Faraday pouch can block relay attacks that account for 58% of UK car thefts. With 160-180 cars stolen daily, this affordable security gadget offers crucial protection by shielding key signals from thieves.
Police Appeal After PS5 Stolen in Oldbury Burglary
West Midlands Police have released doorbell footage and are seeking a man after a PlayStation 5 and car keys were stolen in an Oldbury burglary on 17 January.
Bare-Chested Knifeman Terrorizes McDonald's in Hanley
A 25-year-old man armed with a Stanley knife and scissors threatened customers, racially abused a woman, and told a teenager he would 'slash' him at a McDonald's in Hanley, leading to an 18-month jail sentence.
Jailed for £340k Car Theft Spree in West Midlands
Brayden Page, 22, has been sentenced to four years in prison for stealing over £340,000 worth of vehicles in a two-month burglary spree across Solihull, Oldbury, Staffordshire, and Leicestershire.
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Birmingham Car Thieves Jailed After Filming Crimes
Three men have been sentenced for £2 million worth of car-key burglaries across Birmingham after incriminating videos they filmed of themselves were used as evidence in court.
Valentine's Day Arrest After Far-Right Protest in Warwick
Warwickshire Police confirm a man from Liverpool was arrested on suspicion of assaulting an officer and public order offences after a far-right protest organised by the Patriotic Alliance.
Woman Jailed for Helping Drug Gang, Spending £50k on Luxury
Adele Parsons, 36, from Coventry, has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for handling criminal cash linked to a major UK drugs gang, using the money for designer clothes and trips to Dubai.
Investigation Launched After Woman Dies in Police Custody
A 44-year-old woman from Selly Oak was found dead in a cell at Bloxwich Police Station, prompting an independent IOPC investigation into the circumstances of her arrest and custody.
CCTV Appeal After Bus Incident in Birmingham
West Midlands Police are seeking a man in connection with an alleged outraging public decency incident on the Number 13 bus between Birmingham and Warwickshire last July.
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Murder Suspect Dies After Rita Rowley Found Dead in Whitchurch
An 80-year-old man arrested for the murder of Rita Rowley, 84, in Prees Heath has died in hospital. Both deaths are now with the coroner as police offer condolences.
Drink Driver Jailed for 10.5 Years After Fatal 80mph Crash
Mariusz Kosinski, 37, was more than twice the drink-drive limit when he lost control of his BMW on the A46 in Evesham, flipping the car and killing his friend Pawel Czubacki, 40. Dashcam footage captured the horrific moment of the crash.
Probation Officer Jailed for Kissing Murderer in Prison
Bethany Dent-Reynolds was sentenced to eight months for misconduct after engaging in a romantic relationship with convicted murderer Kieran Robinson during visits to HMP Lowdham Grange.
Teens Convicted for Fatal Beach Attack on Isle of Sheppey
Three teenagers have been found guilty of manslaughter after luring a 49-year-old man to a Kent beach and attacking him with rocks and a bottle while calling him a paedophile.
Drunk Driver Jailed for Killing Friend in 80mph Crash
Mariusz Kosinski, 37, has been sentenced to ten-and-a-half years in prison for causing death by dangerous driving while drunk on the A46 in Evesham, after footage showed him speeding at 80mph.
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Woman Charged with Stalking Princess Diana's Brother
Marinela Atomei, 44, has been ordered to stay away from Earl Spencer after being charged with stalking. The court heard she visited his estate and sent letters expressing love.
Police Seize 500 Weapons, Make 650 Arrests in Knife Crime Crackdown
West Midlands Police's Project Guardian taskforce has taken nearly 500 weapons off Birmingham streets and arrested over 650 individuals in a major crackdown on knife crime and youth violence.
Man Charged with Theft Attempt at Jewellery Quarter Site
A 43-year-old man has been charged with attempted theft after police responded to suspicious activity at a building site in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter on Sunday evening.
Sniffer Dogs Find £70k Illegal Cigarettes in Walsall
Walsall Trading Standards and police seized over £70,000 worth of illegal cigarettes, tobacco and vapes from six shops. Specially-trained dogs uncovered hidden stashes in a concealed storeroom, toilet cistern and bin.
Iraqi Man Charged with Rape at Stratford-upon-Avon Tourist Spot
A 24-year-old Iraqi national from Coventry has been charged with multiple serious sexual offences following an alleged attack in a shop on Chapel Street in Stratford-upon-Avon last month.
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Murder suspect dies weeks after mum found dead in home
An 80-year-old murder suspect has died in hospital weeks after 84-year-old Rita Rowley was found fatally injured at her Prees Heath home. Police confirm both deaths are with the coroner.
Investigation After Woman Dies in Police Custody
The IOPC has launched an independent investigation after a 44-year-old woman from Selly Oak was found dead in a cell at Bloxwich Police Station following her arrest.
M6 Toll Stabbing: Police Get Extra Time to Question Suspect
Detectives investigating an alleged attempted murder on the M6 Toll near Cannock have been granted additional time to interview a 41-year-old suspect from Northumberland.
£320m Youth Knife Crime Plan: Mandatory Interventions Announced
Every child caught carrying a knife in England and Wales will receive a mandatory support plan under a new £320m government initiative aimed at halving knife crime within a decade.
Mum Demands End to Anonymity for Underage Murderers
A grieving mother calls for legal changes to name underage killers, following the identification of a 15-year-old murderer after he turned 18, echoing a similar case in Birmingham.
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Tamworth Drug Probe: Axe, Nunchucks, Drugs Seized in Wolverhampton
Staffordshire Police arrested a 16-year-old boy and a 41-year-old man in Wolverhampton after a raid linked to a county lines drug investigation in Tamworth. Officers seized heroin, crack cocaine, cannabis, cash, an axe, nunchucks, and mobile phones.
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