DPD worker stabbed 29 times in Handsworth robbery
A DPD delivery driver pleaded 'don't kill me' as he was stabbed in the heart during a brutal robbery in Handsworth, Birmingham Crown Court was told. Read the full trial details.
Category : Community Safety
Birmingham bully jailed for £10k blackmail scam
Twaha Kaana, 27, jailed for five-and-a-half years after a nine-month blackmail campaign forced a couple from their Rednal flat. Read the full court report.
Child finds body on school field in Wolverhampton
An 11-year-old girl made a grim discovery on her school's playing field in Wolverhampton. Police are investigating as the school offers support to pupils.
Man's body found in Wolverhampton school grounds
West Midlands Police detail final sightings of a 45-year-old man discovered at Smestow Academy. Officers appeal for witnesses who saw him in the early hours.
CCTV appeal after Wolverhampton pickpocket steals cards and phone
West Midlands Police release CCTV images of two women and a man wanted for questioning after a pickpocketing theft in Wolverhampton. The victim's bank cards and mobile phone were stolen.
Police force refers itself to watchdog after Villa match report
West Midlands Police has voluntarily referred itself to the IOPC watchdog following a highly critical report into its handling of the Aston Villa vs Maccabi Tel Aviv match. Acting Chief Constable Scott Green issues an unreserved apology.
1,000 Cannabis Plants Found in Birmingham Factory Raid
Police discovered a large-scale cannabis farm in Nechells, Birmingham, seizing over 1,000 plants worth hundreds of thousands. No arrests were made. Read the full story.
Body discovered at Smestow Academy, Wolverhampton
Police are investigating after a man's body was found on the grounds of Smestow Academy in Wolverhampton. Pupils were sent home as enquiries continue.
Police cordon after man attacked in Birmingham
A man in his 20s was assaulted on Digbeth High Street, opposite the police station. His injuries are not life-changing. Police are investigating and appeal for witnesses.
Two arrested after 'viable' gun and drugs seized in Birmingham
Two men were arrested in Acocks Green after a police raid uncovered a 'live and viable' revolver and suspected Class A drugs. Read the latest on the West Midlands Police operation.
Man's body found at Smestow Academy in Wolverhampton
Police are investigating after a man's body was discovered on the playing field of Smestow Academy in Wolverhampton. The school has been closed. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.
Three Arrested in Wolverhampton Cannabis Farm Raid
Police have arrested three men after discovering a cannabis farm with 100 plants in Wolverhampton city centre. A BB gun was also seized. Call 101 with information.
Body found in Wolverhampton school grounds, pupils sent home
A man's body was discovered at Smestow Academy in Wolverhampton on Monday morning, leading to the school's closure. Police are investigating the incident. Read for the latest updates.
50-year mystery of Birmingham student missing in France
Police re-appeal for information on Sarjit Kaur Mann, a Birmingham University student who vanished in the French Riviera in 1976. Can you help solve one of Britain's longest-running missing person cases?
WMP Accused of Ignoring Anti-Jewish Hate Crimes
A whistleblower alleges West Midlands Police ignored hate crimes against Birmingham's Jewish community. Plus, a historic building fire and a major NHS fraud case.
Police raid shuttered building in Birmingham's Nechells
West Midlands Police staged an early morning raid on Lord Street, Nechells, using cutting equipment to access a boarded-up property. Get the latest Birmingham crime updates.
Woman arrested over TikTok street race in Birmingham
Police disrupt a New Year's Eve street race organised via TikTok in Small Heath. A 21-year-old woman is arrested as part of Operation Hercules. Learn more about the High Court ban.
New £1,000 fines for illegal 'ghost' number plates
UK drivers using illegal number plates to evade speed cameras face tougher penalties, including £1,000 fines and penalty points. Learn the rules to stay legal.
Maccabi Tel Aviv Match Reveals Birmingham Police Crisis
The fallout from a banned Europa League fixture has shattered trust in West Midlands Police, with a chief's resignation and accusations of fabricated evidence. Discover the full story.
Five jailed over 65 years for planned Darlaston shooting
A Birmingham gang has been sentenced for a premeditated shotgun attack on a father during the school run in Darlaston. Discover the full story of the planned retribution.
Birmingham's Most Dangerous Postcodes: Full List
Exclusive data reveals Birmingham's most dangerous neighbourhoods, with Lozells and Aston recording over 2,000 violent and sexual offences in a year. See the full list of high-crime postcodes.
Man and woman arrested after Telford knife attack
A man and woman have been arrested following a targeted knife attack on a driver in Crudington, Telford. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
Family's home petrol bombed in targeted Bury attack
A Bury family lost everything in a suspected targeted petrol bomb attack. The mother believes the assailants intended to kill her and her children. Read the full story.
New Hunt for 'Jane' in 1976 Student Disappearance
Police renew appeal for 'Jane' in the unsolved 1976 disappearance of Birmingham University student Sarjit Kaur Mann in Antibes, France. Can you help?
Man jailed for sex act near children's play area
Gary Smith, 52, has been sentenced to 22 months in prison for a public sex act near a children's play area in Peterborough, breaching a criminal behaviour order. Read the full report.
Neighbour jailed for harassment and death threats in Bulwell
A Bulwell man who made his neighbour's life a misery with threats to kill and aggressive behaviour has been jailed for five months. Read the full story.
Cop's 'bloody hell you can run' quip after Southend chase
Bodycam footage shows PC Matt Sandford's breathless pursuit of a suspect in Southend-on-Sea. Read the full story of the chase and the court's verdict.
Police 999 plea to find wanted Birmingham man Jan Lacko
West Midlands Police urgently seek Jan Lacko, 23, from Birmingham, wanted for assault with intent to rob. Public urged to call 999 if seen.
Supermarket Guard Attacked in Dorridge Booze Raid
Police release CCTV images after a gang assaulted a security guard and stole alcohol from a supermarket near Solihull. Can you help identify these four?
Jon Venables parole hearing could see killer freed
Jon Venables, one of James Bulger's killers, faces a parole hearing next month. His potential release brings fresh anguish for the Bulger family. Read the latest.
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