Birmingham Man Charged with 14 Shoplifting Offences
A 39-year-old man from Harborne, Joshua Findlater, has been charged with 14 counts of shoplifting and one assault offence, appearing at Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court.
Category : Community Safety
Solihull Primate Owners Told to License Pets Before April
New government legislation makes it illegal to keep primates without a licence from April 6, with Solihull Council warning owners could face jail or unlimited fines.
Birmingham Dealer Jailed for Cocaine Hidden Under Ashtray
Dragomir Bonculescu, 22, from Handsworth, has been sentenced to over two years in prison after Staffordshire Police discovered cocaine worth £1,120 concealed under an ashtray during a traffic stop in Chadsmoor.
Tamworth Attack: Woman Seriously Injured, Police Appeal
Staffordshire Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was violently assaulted from behind in Marmion Street, Tamworth, sustaining serious facial injuries requiring hospital treatment.
Police Hunt Woman in Santa Hat After Solihull Pensioner Theft
West Midlands Police are seeking a woman wearing a Santa hat after an elderly woman in her 80s was pick-pocketed in a distraction theft near Sears Retail Park in Solihull.
Zombie Knife Seized in Birmingham Police Operations
West Midlands Police's Project Guardian taskforce arrested three men and seized a zombie knife and drugs during proactive weekend operations in Birmingham city centre and Alum Rock.
Police Accountability Hearing Over Maccabi Fan Ban Fallout
West Midlands Police face scrutiny at an accountability hearing examining the controversial ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a match in Birmingham.
Birmingham Police Arrest Three in Knife and Drug Incidents
West Midlands Police's Guardian Taskforce made three arrests in Birmingham over the weekend, seizing a zombie knife and suspected Class A and B drugs in separate city centre operations.
Judge Slams 'Nauseating' Letters for Killer Driver
A judge criticised character references for a driver jailed for killing a student, calling them 'nauseating' and questioning their sincerity.
Sparkbrook Drug Bust After Community Tip-Off
A 19-year-old man was arrested in Sparkbrook after police discovered 84 nitrous oxide canisters and illicit tobacco in a car, plus illegal vapes from a shop, following community intelligence.
Police Appeal After Armed Robbery at Great Barr Garage
West Midlands Police have issued a public appeal for information following an armed robbery at a petrol station on Birmingham Road in Great Barr, Birmingham.
Man Admits Murder of Former Colleague Steph Irons
Adedapo Adegbola, 40, pleads guilty to murdering Steph Irons, 23, after their brief relationship ended. The victim was described as a compassionate young woman with a promising future in psychology.
Man Banned from Oswestry Pubs and Clubs Until 2028
Iran Lane of Shrewsbury receives extended Criminal Behaviour Order banning him from all pubs and licensed nightclubs in Oswestry after breaching previous conditions.
Four Arrested After Coventry House Fire and Shooting
West Midlands Police confirm four arrests after a house in Coventry was deliberately set on fire and shot at with an air weapon in what is believed to be a targeted attack.
Mitsubishi Outlander Stolen in 20 Seconds in Dudley
Shocking doorbell camera footage captures two thieves stealing a white Mitsubishi Outlander from a driveway in Dudley in less than 20 seconds. West Midlands Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses.
Teen Prison Officer Jailed for Inmate Relationship
Alicia Novas, 20, sentenced to three years for misconduct, smuggling, and sharing confidential information with inmate Declan Winkless at HMP Five Wells.
24-Year Sentence for Sister Murder in Portadown
Kornelijus Bracas, 27, has been given a life sentence with a minimum 24-year term for murdering his sister Alesia Nazarova in Portadown, stabbing her and setting her alight.
How to Identify Cannabis Farms in Your Neighbourhood
Police warn residents to watch for signs of illegal cannabis cultivation in homes, including blacked-out windows, unusual odours, and electrical hazards posing fire risks.
Security Guard Jailed for Assault on Teen at Station
A security worker has been sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl at Worcester Shrub Hill railway station while on duty in 2021.
Attempted Murder Arrest in Bloxwich After Serious Assault
A 43-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a serious assault in Bloxwich. The victim, a man in his 30s, remains in a serious condition in hospital.
Gun Fired in Coseley Disorder: Police Investigation
West Midlands Police have launched a firearms investigation after evidence of a shooting was found following a late-night disorder on Hockley Road in Coseley.
Birmingham Student Accused as 'Hitman for Hire'
A Birmingham student faces allegations of being a 'hitman for hire' after plotting assaults on two Pakistani dissidents at their UK homes last Christmas Eve.
Gun Fired in Coseley Disorder, Police Investigate
West Midlands Police are investigating after a firearm was discharged during a late-night disorder on Hockley Road in Coseley. Officers attended but those involved had fled the scene.
Girl Arrested After Police Officers Attacked Near Birmingham Station
A 16-year-old girl has been arrested and bailed after three Safer Travel Police officers were assaulted near Five Ways train station in Birmingham on Saturday, January 24.
Boy, 13, arrested after £1k bike robbery in Birmingham
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of robbery after a specialist bicycle worth over £1,000 was stolen in the Lea Village area of Birmingham, with the victim threatened with violence.
Police Officer Charged with Assault in Halesowen
PC Calum Brand faces assault by beating charge after alleged incident in communal stairwell during domestic disturbance response in Halesowen.
Attempted Murder Arrest After Bloxwich Street Assault
A 43-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man in his 30s was found seriously injured in Bloxwich. The victim remains in hospital in a serious condition.
Man Guilty of GBH After Girlfriend's Tower Block Fall
A Solihull man has been found guilty of grievous bodily harm after his teenage girlfriend fell from a fourth-floor window in Chelmsley Wood, following a retrial at court.
CCTV Appeal After Great Barr Petrol Station Robbery
West Midlands Police are investigating an armed robbery at a petrol station on Birmingham Road in Great Barr and have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to identify.
Police Cordon Off Road Near Coseley Primary School
A police cordon was established on Hockley Road in Coseley, near Bramford Primary School, with marked vehicles blocking the junction with Greenoak Crescent.
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