Albanian gang behind 44 high-value burglaries arrested
An organised crime gang responsible for over 44 burglaries across the UK, stealing £1m in valuables, has been convicted. See how police tracked them down.
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Escaped Leyhill prisoners caught after week on run
Matthew Armstrong and Daniel Washbourne, who absconded from HMP Leyhill on New Year's Day, are back in custody. Armstrong faces a new robbery charge. Read the full details.
Escaped Midland jail inmates back behind bars
Two fugitive inmates who fled HMP Leyhill on New Year's Day have been recaptured. Matthew Armstrong and Daniel Washbourne were arrested in separate operations.
Primark Trainers Trap £1m Burglary Gang
A prolific burglary gang that plotted in a Birmingham coffee shop has been convicted after footprints from Primark trainers linked them to 44 raids across the UK. Read how police cracked the case.
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Escaped murder and violence convicts arrested near Birmingham
Two dangerous offenders who absconded from HMP Leyhill on New Year's Day have been captured. Matthew Armstrong and Daniel Washbourne were arrested following public sightings. Read the full police update.
Special police powers after Bentley anti-social behaviour
West Midlands Police deploy extra officers and a Section 35 dispersal order after gangs of youths set fires and cause trouble in Bentley. Find out what it means for residents.
Dispersal order after wheelie bin fires in Bentley
West Midlands Police have implemented a Section 35 dispersal order in Bentley after youths set wheelie bins on fire, causing chaos. Extra officers are on patrol. Report incidents to 101.
Birmingham man jailed for Asda staff assault in Tipton
A 40-year-old Birmingham man has been sentenced to 16 weeks in prison for assaulting Asda staff during a shoplifting incident at the Great Bridge Supercentre in Tipton. Read the full court details.
Police officer denies theft after drugs raid
Warwickshire Police constable Robert Davies, 49, pleads not guilty to three counts of theft allegedly committed during his duties. Trial set for 2028.
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Petition for traffic lights at Birmingham primary school
Nearly 180 people have signed a petition urging Birmingham City Council to install traffic lights outside City Road Primary School in Edgbaston to improve child safety on the busy Cavendish Road.
Teens arrested after pub vandalism causes flood
Two teenage boys have been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after vandalising a Staffordshire pub toilet, causing a significant flood. Police continue their investigation.
Holiday Inn rapist jailed for 12 years after attacks
Philip Duffield, 25, from Solihull, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for raping two women and assaulting a third after spiking her drink. Read the full court report.
Leek man assaults two women and headbutts police sergeant
A grandfather from Leek has been sentenced after a violent altercation over a cigarette led to assaults on two women and a police officer. Read the full court details.
Petition for Traffic Lights at Birmingham School on Rat-Run
Parents demand Birmingham City Council install traffic lights at City Road Primary School's entrance on Cavendish Road, citing dangerous peak-hour traffic and risk of a 'preventable tragedy'.
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Man charged after armed police swoop near Bullring
Armed officers swiftly detained a man on Edgbaston Street after reports of a firearm. A 38-year-old has been charged. Full details on the police response.
Police Chief's Future Reviewed Over Israel Fan Ban
West Midlands Chief Constable faces a formal review over the controversial ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans. Read the latest on the political fallout and calls for his removal.
Birmingham man charged with £700 Boots theft
A 26-year-old Birmingham man faces court over the alleged theft of £700 worth of goods from a Boots store in Lichfield. He was arrested nearby and also charged with a drug offence.
Police Shame Drivers for Dangerous School Parking
West Midlands Police issue tickets and shame drivers for 'inconsiderate and dangerous' parking on school zigzags in Halesowen, warning it puts lives at risk. Read the full story.
Mechanic's jaw broken in 'unprovoked' Birmingham attack
A 28-year-old mechanic from Burntwood was left with a broken jaw after an alleged assault on Birmingham's Broad Street while trying to diffuse a row. Read his story.
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CCTV appeal after alcohol stolen from Yardley Tesco
West Midlands Police have issued CCTV images of six people after a large quantity of alcohol was stolen from a Tesco in Yardley, Birmingham. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
Man banned from Worcester centre after 'ball in sock' threat
Shaun Skyvington, 58, convicted of harassment and assault. He brandished a 'ball in sock' in Wetherspoons and threatened with a screwdriver. Read the full court outcome.
Arrest made after Birmingham Broad Street assault
West Midlands Police have arrested a 27-year-old man following a serious assault on Broad Street in Birmingham that left a 28-year-old mechanic needing jaw surgery.
Police appeal after security guard assaulted in Stafford
Staffordshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a security guard was assaulted outside Casa cocktail bar in Stafford. Footage of the October incident is circulating on social media.
Chief Constable's Position 'Untenable' Over Israel Fan Ban
West Midlands Police Chief Constable Craig Guildford fights for his job after MPs and Jewish leaders condemn his handling of the Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban. Read the latest developments.
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Police appeal after shop worker threatened by thief
West Midlands Police release CCTV image after a shop worker was threatened during a laundry pod theft on Hagley Road, Halesowen. Call 101 with info.
Men admit Lidl burglary after fridge hiding arrest
Two men from Erdington have pleaded guilty to a burglary at a Birmingham Lidl, where police found one suspect hiding inside a refrigerator. Read the full story on BirminghamLive.
Drug dealer pays £1 after making £4.7m from cocaine
Joseph Johnson, a former soldier, has been ordered to repay just £1 despite benefiting by nearly £5 million from dealing cocaine. Discover the full story of the Proceeds of Crime hearing.
Police Warning Over Fake Cash Fraud in Staffordshire
Staffordshire Police issue urgent warning as counterfeit notes circulate. Sellers on Facebook Marketplace lose hundreds. Learn how to spot fake money and protect yourself.
Ice Danger Warning After Kids Seen on Frozen Lake
West Midlands Fire Service issues urgent ice safety warning after children were photographed on a frozen Sutton Coldfield lake, urging parents to talk to kids about the lethal risks.
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Man denies manslaughter after Grindr meet-up death
Josh Baxter, 28, denies killing Michael Barron, 38, after a high-risk sexual encounter arranged on Grindr. The trial at Minshull Street Crown Court continues.
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