Kids risk life on ice in Sutton Park as fire service warns
Children were photographed standing on dangerously thin ice at a Birmingham beauty spot, prompting urgent safety warnings from West Midlands Fire Service following past tragedies.
Category : Community Safety
Dartmoor Firing Notice: Willsworthy Range Jan 2026
The Ministry of Defence announces live firing at Dartmoor's Willsworthy range from Jan 6-9, 2026. Okehampton & Merrivale ranges are inactive. Check warning signals and stay safe.
Staffordshire Police Warn Over Fake Cash Scam
Staffordshire Police issue urgent warning after sellers on Facebook Marketplace are tricked with counterfeit notes. Learn how to spot fake money and protect yourself.
Scores arrested in Birmingham overnight police operation
West Midlands Police made multiple arrests in Birmingham overnight following a series of incidents, including a stolen car pursuit. The force vows to tackle crime in the New Year.
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Man charged over violent burglary and assault in Brewood
A man has been charged with multiple offences, including GBH and burglary, after a violent incident in Brewood, Staffordshire. One victim suffered a head injury. Full details.
MPs Probe Birmingham Football Fan Ban Over Violence Threat
West Midlands Police and council leaders face MPs over the controversial ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans, citing intelligence of 'armed' violence and far-right threats. Read the full details.
Drug lord's sentence extended for prison gun plot
A convicted heroin smuggler who orchestrated a firearms racket from his cell in a bid to reduce his sentence has had his jail term increased by six years. Read the full story.
Drug dealers kicked customer to death in street row
Two Birmingham drug dealers kicked a customer to death in a row over 'competition', a court heard. Craig Dean, 53, died from his injuries in July 2025. Read the full trial details.
Laughing Gas Canister Litter Doubles in Birmingham
The number of discarded nitrous oxide canisters in Moseley, Birmingham, more than doubled in 2025, raising serious concerns about public health and anti-social behaviour. Read what local leaders are doing.
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Man denies murder of Birmingham carer Irene Mbugua
David Walsh pleads not guilty to murdering carer Irene Mbugua, a mother-of-four, in Winson Green. Trial set for February. Read the latest court updates.
17-year-old charged after gun found on Smethwick high street
A 17-year-old boy has been charged after police recovered a 'viable' firearm and ammunition on a busy Smethwick high street. He is due to appear in court.
Murder Trial Opens for Kings Heath Street Attack
The trial begins for two men accused of murdering Craig 'Yankee' Dean in Kings Heath. Follow the latest court updates from Birmingham Crown Court.
Great-grandad dies weeks after Tamworth crash
Leonard Hobrow, 88, died in hospital three weeks after a two-car collision near a Tamworth roundabout. Staffordshire Police are appealing for witnesses and footage.
Motorbikes stolen from Grinch-themed Christmas display
Thieves caused £10k damage stealing motorbikes from a family garage's Christmas display near Wolverhampton. A £1,000 reward is offered. Police are investigating.
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CCTV Appeal After Courier Fraud Victims Tricked
West Midlands Police release CCTV images after victims in Birmingham, Coventry and Sandwell were tricked into handing over cash and bank cards in courier frauds. Can you help?
E-bike rider jailed for breaking officer's shoulder
Jerome Gibson sentenced to 3 years 8 months after shoulder-barging a Nottinghamshire Police officer, causing serious injury. Read the full story of the manhunt and arrest.
Police Appeal After Birmingham City Centre Sex Attack
West Midlands Police release an image of a man they need to speak to regarding a sexual assault in Birmingham city centre. The incident occurred on Holloway Circus ramp in October.
Urgent Appeal to Find Missing 10-Year-Old in Solihull
West Midlands Police urgently seek public help to find Zafinya, 10, missing from Solihull since lunchtime. Temperatures are set to plummet below zero. Call 999 if seen.
Police fear man entered River Avon after belongings found
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.
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Police warning after burglary and car crime spike in Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands Police report a concerning increase in break-ins and vehicle thefts in Sutton Coldfield. Officers are stepping up patrols and urging residents to secure properties and protect keyless cars.
WMP Could Lose 80 Officers in 2026 Funding Crisis
West Midlands Police may lose up to 80 officers in 2026 due to a £41m government funding shortfall. Commissioner Simon Foster calls it 'unacceptable' and warns of a blow to community safety. Read the full story.
Human remains in Hull tent identified by police
Humberside Police confirm identity of man found in tent on Melwood Grove, Hull. Death not treated as suspicious. Officers continue to appeal for information.
Man dies after collapsing during police detention in Bootle
A 59-year-old man has died after collapsing while being detained by Merseyside Police on Southport Road, Bootle. The incident has been referred to the IOPC.
Lock-breaking burglars target Redditch homes
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.
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Children spotted on frozen Blackroot Pool in Sutton Park
Shock as children seen venturing onto frozen Blackroot Pool in Sutton Park, Birmingham, with a bike. Fire service issues urgent warning after similar tragedies.
Birmingham rental scam: Police hunt deposit thief
West Midlands Police appeal for help to find a man after a woman was allegedly duped out of a property deposit in Birmingham. Call 101 with info.
Secret Minutes Show Home Secretary Knew of Fan Ban
Exclusive documents reveal how police and council chiefs pressed on with a ban they knew would be seen as antisemitic. Read the full timeline of events.
Lock-breaking burglars target Worcestershire village homes
Police warn residents after two break-in attempts in Astwood Bank and Redditch. Intruders used force to break locks, targeting vehicles. Call 101 with information.
Four in court after Walsall store assault
Four individuals, including a teenager, face charges after a staff member was assaulted and windows smashed at a Walsall store. Read the latest court details.
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Bomb alert in Birmingham after boxes found
Army bomb disposal experts were scrambled to a Birmingham property after boxes labelled 'ammunition' were discovered. The cordon has now been lifted. Read the latest updates.
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