Paedophile Posed as Teen to Abuse Children
A 26-year-old man pretended to be a vulnerable teenager to groom and sexually assault three children, while also abducting another child to London.
Category : Community Safety
Delivery Driver Jailed for Exposing Himself on Rounds
A 47-year-old delivery driver has been sentenced to six months in prison for exposing himself to members of the public while making food deliveries across Berkshire towns.
Sutton Coldfield Shooting Victim Fights for Life
A man in his 20s is critically injured after a targeted shooting on Mount View in Sutton Coldfield. Police are conducting searches and appealing for witnesses.
Suffolk Strangler Admits Sixth Murder of Teenager
Steve Wright, the Suffolk Strangler, has pleaded guilty to murdering 17-year-old Victoria Hall in 1999, his sixth victim. The 67-year-old changed his plea at the Old Bailey.
Racist Abuse Probe at Birmingham New Street Station
British Transport Police are investigating an incident where an off-duty officer was racially abused at Birmingham New Street station in December and have issued a CCTV appeal for a man who may have information.
Man Accused of Encouraging Terrorism Against Migrants
Ivan Jennings, 46, from Stafford, faces charges for allegedly encouraging terrorism in extreme right-wing online groups, including calls to kill migrants on boats.
Stolen Audi RS6 Found Hidden in Wolverhampton Storage Unit
West Midlands Police have recovered an Audi RS6, allegedly stolen during a burglary, after cutting into a storage unit in Wolverhampton. Sparks flew as officers gained entry.
CCTV Released in Walsall Tool Theft Appeal
West Midlands Police have issued CCTV images of two individuals sought in connection with a tool theft from a vehicle on Green Lane in Walsall last December.
Birmingham Gang Jailed for £17m Post Office Money Laundering (02.02.2026)
Three men from Birmingham and Peterborough have been sentenced for laundering £17 million through Post Office cash deposits in a sophisticated criminal operation uncovered by police.
Police Seek Duo in Smethwick Distraction Burglary
West Midlands Police are appealing for public assistance to identify two individuals captured on CCTV following a distraction burglary in Smethwick where jewellery was stolen from a vulnerable woman.
Leo Ross Murder: Teen Killer Sentencing and Identity Shield
Ahead of the sentencing hearing, details emerge about the random stabbing of 12-year-old Leo Ross in Hall Green and the legal anonymity of the 14-year-old murderer.
Unsolved Tipton Murder: 18-Year Mystery After Doorstep Shooting
The unsolved murder of Scott Buchanan, shot on his Tipton doorstep in 2008, continues to baffle detectives after nearly two decades with no arrests or clear motive.
Sutton Coldfield Shooting: Police Probe Targeted Attack
A man in his 20s was seriously injured in a targeted shooting on Mount View in Sutton Coldfield. Police are appealing for witnesses and have increased patrols.
Sutton Coldfield Shooting: Police Cordon Divides Locals
A police cordon remains in place on Mount View after a targeted shooting left a man with serious injuries, sparking mixed reactions from Sutton Coldfield residents.
Police Checkpoints Target Drivers in Birmingham Areas
West Midlands Police conducted a dedicated traffic operation in Hall Green and Bordesley Green, seizing seven vehicles and reporting 24 drivers for offences.
Shooting Shocks Sutton Coldfield: Man Gunned Down
Residents in Sutton Coldfield express shock after a man in his 20s was shot in a targeted attack on Mount View, a normally quiet cul-de-sac. Police investigation ongoing.
Birmingham Criminals Jailed in January 2026
A father-son duo on the run, a chainsaw attacker, and a deadly driver are among the Birmingham criminals sentenced to prison in January 2026.
Police Hunt for Gunman After Sutton Coldfield Shooting
West Midlands Police are conducting a major investigation after a man in his 20s was seriously injured in a targeted shooting on Mount View. Officers are searching multiple locations and appealing for witnesses.
Shoplifter Arrested in Laundry Aisle Drama
CCTV footage captures the moment a prolific thief was detained in a Wolverhampton shop after stealing £2,000 worth of goods. Martin Johnson, 35, was jailed for 52 weeks.
Man Shot in Sutton Coldfield Home in Targeted Attack
A man in his 20s has been hospitalised with serious gunshot wounds after a targeted shooting at a property on Mount View in Sutton Coldfield late on Saturday night.
Readers Demand Naming of Teen Killer in Leo Ross Murder
Angry BirminghamLive readers are calling for the teenage murderer of 12-year-old Leo Ross to be publicly identified, despite legal anonymity protections for child defendants.
Birmingham Man Jailed After Toby Carvery Rampage
Chad Pulisciano, 33, has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison for a violent rampage at a Toby Carvery in Hall Green, Birmingham, after starting to drink vodka at 7am.
Birmingham Police Officer Sacked for Domestic Violence
A West Midlands Police officer has been dismissed without notice after assaulting her boyfriend during a domestic argument, breaching professional standards.
Section 60 Powers Enforced in Birmingham After Serious Incidents
West Midlands Police have implemented Section 60 stop and search powers across parts of Birmingham following a series of serious crimes, including a firearms discharge and assault.
Shoplifter Jailed for 18-Day Brierley Hill Crime Spree
Darren Skidmore, 52, has been sentenced to 18 weeks in prison for a series of thefts targeting supermarkets in Brierley Hill, with police urging vigilance against retail crime.
Two Men Charged with Class A Drug Supply
Two men from Birmingham and Staffordshire have been charged with possession with intent to supply Class A drugs after police discovered crack, heroin, and cocaine in Cannock.
Police Investigate Wolverhampton Street Attack on Woman
West Midlands Police are investigating a brutal assault where a woman was beaten to the ground in Wolverhampton's Whitmore Reans area, appealing for witnesses who intervened.
UK E-Bike Safety Warning Issued by Firefighters
West Sussex firefighters urge UK households to buy e-bikes only from reputable sources following a dangerous fire caused by a lithium-ion battery conversion kit.
Detective's Suspended Sentence for Inappropriate Victim Relationship
A Warwickshire Police detective who pursued an inappropriate relationship with a child victim's mother has received a suspended jail sentence after warning her to delete their messages.
CCTV Appeal After Stourbridge Shop Robbery
West Midlands Police release CCTV image after a shop worker was threatened during a robbery in Stourbridge on December 27, appealing for public information.
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