Stolen Car Recovered, Police Issue Keyless Theft Alert
West Midlands Police recover a Nissan Juke stolen via keyless entry in Penn, urging drivers to enhance vehicle security with practical tips to prevent theft.
Category : Community Safety
Police Officer Dismissed for Unlawful Crime Log Searches
A former West Midlands Police officer accessed confidential crime reports about herself and family members out of curiosity, breaching professional standards.
Son Banned from Asking Mum for Money
A 37-year-old man has been jailed and given a restraining order preventing him from asking his mother for money after repeatedly harassing her at her Black Country home.
Hockley Heath Acid Attack: Police Probe Car Damage
West Midlands Police are investigating after an unknown substance was sprayed on three vehicles in Hockley Heath, Solihull, causing significant damage in the early hours of January 23.
Cars Damaged in Acid Attack by Youths in Solihull
Three vehicles were targeted in a suspected acid attack on a driveway in Hockley Heath, Solihull, with West Midlands Police investigating the incident.
Police Seek Two Men Over Kingswinford Burglary
West Midlands Police release CCTV images of two men wanted in connection with a house break-in on Greenfields Road, Kingswinford, during the festive period.
Man Seriously Injured in Walsall Street Attack
A man in his 30s was found with serious injuries on Chantry Avenue in Bloxwich, Walsall, in the early hours of Sunday morning. Police have cordoned off the area and launched an investigation.
Cannabis Farm Found in Solihull Home
A cannabis farm worth around £30,000 was uncovered in a property on Oxford Grove in Chelmsley Wood, Solihull, close to a local nature reserve. Police seized 29 plants and are investigating.
Walsall Road Sealed Off After Serious Assault
West Midlands Police have cordoned off Chantry Avenue in Blakenall Heath, Walsall, after a man in his 30s was found seriously injured in an assault early Sunday morning.
Birmingham Man Jailed for Historic Child Rape
Jerome Blackburn from Edgbaston has been sentenced to seven years in prison for raping a boy over 15 years ago. West Midlands Police praised the victim's courage.
Teenagers Arrested After Police Chase in Walsall
Two 18-year-olds were arrested in Walsall on suspicion of car theft and possessing a hammer after a police pursuit by West Midlands Police's Guardian Task Force.
Birmingham Mum's Drink-Driving Ban Shame
A Birmingham mother caught driving at nearly triple the legal alcohol limit wept in court as she described the impact of her disqualification on her family life.
Birmingham Thug Convicted for Handsworth Stabbing
Mohamed Mahamad has been found guilty of a violent stabbing in Handsworth after a failed robbery attempt that left his victim with life-threatening injuries.
Solihull Chainsaw Attacker Jailed for 14 Years
A violent offender from Solihull has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for a shocking chainsaw attack that left a victim with severe injuries, following a police investigation.
Birmingham Woman Admits Assaulting Police After Prosecco
Kirsty Proudfoot from Erdington pleaded guilty to assaulting three constables after drinking prosecco while on antidepressants at Birmingham Magistrates' Court.
10 Steps to Prevent Vehicle Theft in West Midlands
West Midlands Police issues crucial safety advice as thefts of cars, vans, and bikes rise. Learn essential tips to secure your vehicle and deter criminals effectively.
Birmingham Cousins Convicted in Brutal Kidnap Plot
Miles Blakeney and Luke Hazell, both 37, have been convicted for their roles in a horrific kidnapping that left their victim with life-changing injuries after being tortured in an Edgbaston flat.
Police Overstated Evidence in Villa Fan Ban
West Midlands Police has acknowledged overstating evidence from Dutch police and making multiple errors in assessments ahead of Aston Villa's Europa League match against Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Burton Paedophile Jailed for 26 Years for Child Sex Crimes
Andrew Robert Pope from Burton-on-Trent has been sentenced to 26 years in prison for a series of sexual offences against children, including multiple counts of rape and assault.
Hit-and-Run Driver Hunt After Ellesmere Pubgoer Injured
West Mercia Police appeal for witnesses after a man in his 40s was left with serious injuries on Elson Road, Ellesmere, following a suspected hit-and-run incident while walking home from a pub.
Armed Police Bearwood Knife Report False Alarm
Firearms officers rushed to Bearwood Road in Smethwick after reports of a man with a knife in a shop, but CCTV investigation revealed no weapon was involved.
Man Discovers He's Buying Back His Own Stolen Tools
A Smethwick man was stunned to find power tools worth up to £100,000 for sale online were actually his own property, stolen just days earlier. Police arrested a 49-year-old man on suspicion of handling stolen goods following the incident.
Man Charged in Wolverhampton Courier Fraud Case
A 22-year-old London man faces court after an elderly Wolverhampton woman was tricked into handing over nearly £10,000 by a fake police officer in a courier fraud scheme.
Urgent Appeal for Missing Teen Chelsey in Birmingham
West Midlands Police urgently seek public help to locate Chelsey, a 16-year-old missing from Cambridge and believed to be in Birmingham. Call 999 if seen.
Birmingham Cousins Convicted in £3m Kidnap Torture
Miles Blakeney and Luke Hazell, both 37, have been found guilty for their roles in a violent abduction where a man was scalded with boiling water and dumped naked in Winson Green.
Police Hunt Intensifies for Ironbridge Woodland Rapist
West Mercia Police have increased patrols and door-to-door enquiries in Ironbridge as they continue to hunt for a rapist who attacked a woman near Castle Green Cemetery on Christmas Eve morning.
CCTV Appeal After Birmingham Bar Attack on Couple
West Midlands Police are seeking four men after a man and woman were assaulted at Katie O'Brien's Irish bar in Temple Street during early December.
Paedophile Jailed for 20 Child Sex Offences in West Midlands
Luke Williamson, a 34-year-old from Bedfordshire, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for 20 child sex offences after grooming underage girls including one in the West Midlands.
Cannabis Farm Found in Redditch, Two Men Arrested
West Mercia Police discovered a substantial cannabis cultivation operation in a Redditch property, seizing plants worth an estimated £50,000 and arresting two local men.
Birmingham Grandmother Ignores City Centre Ban Again
A 66-year-old Birmingham grandmother with over 150 offences has admitted breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order by entering the city centre and shoplifting.
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