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Ex-offender's knife crime warning after exploitation
A former young offender from Staffordshire reveals how carrying a knife made him a target for county lines drug gangs. Read his shocking story and learn why he's now speaking out.
Ghetts faces further charges over fatal hit-and-run
Grime artist Ghetts faces two additional dangerous driving charges following the alleged hit-and-run death of student Yubin Tamang in Ilford. Read the latest court developments.
Man jailed for 9 years after brutal two-hour attack
Daniel Nash, 34, has been jailed for a vicious two-hour domestic abuse attack where he poured boiling water on his partner. Read the full shocking details and police response.
Andrew Simmons jailed for domestic abuse and witness intimidation
Andrew Kieron Simmons, 38, has been sentenced to four years and nine months for assault, coercive control and witness intimidation. Support is available via New Era on 0300 303 3778.
Couple jailed for blackmailing sex work clients
A sex worker and her husband from Peterborough have been sentenced for a blackmail plot where they threatened to expose clients to their partners. Read the full story.
Chainsaw thug convicted of attempted police murder
Albanian Liridon Kastrati, 32, has been found guilty of the attempted murder of a police officer in Paisley after a terrifying chainsaw chase. Read the full court details and sentencing information.
Officer denies charge after carer killed on Christmas Eve
PC Scott Thompson pleads not guilty to causing death by careless driving after hitting 22-year-old carer Rachael Moore in Liverpool. Read the latest court developments.
Wolverhampton gunman jailed for 24 years
Kieron Thomas, 27, is sentenced to 24 years for attempted murder after shooting a man near a Wolverhampton park. Discover how police tracked him down.
Leicester driver jailed for car ramming at party
Gurwinder Singh sentenced to seven years and six months for driving into a crowd in Leicester, leaving six injured. Read the full story of the shocking incident and police investigation.
Man charged over Smethwick Christmas parcel thefts
A Tipton man faces theft charges after a police probe into stolen Christmas parcels in Smethwick. Discover how to protect your deliveries this festive season.
Woman dies in Harborne hit-and-run, man arrested
A woman in her 70s has died after a hit-and-run on Wentworth Road in Harborne. A 39-year-old man has been arrested. Join BirminghamLive for breaking news.
Luggage stolen from mum breastfeeding at Gatwick
An opportunistic thief targeted a mother while she breastfed her baby at Gatwick Airport. John Brooks, 52, was fined after admitting theft and criminal damage.
Man charged with two murders five months apart
A 40-year-old man faces charges for murdering two women and raping a third in separate London attacks. Follow the latest court developments.
Officer sacked for erotic stories on work laptop
A Met Police detective was dismissed for writing misogynistic erotic stories on his work computer due to 'not enough work'. Discover the full details of the misconduct hearing.
Sarah Forrester, 55, killed in Swindon home
A 55-year-old mother, Sarah Forrester, was found dead in her Swindon home. A 13-year-old girl has been arrested on suspicion of murder and released on bail. Read the latest updates.
Sex offender convicted for rape and sexual assault
Daniel Smith, 45, has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault in Wiltshire. He was remanded into custody and will be sentenced in January. Read the full story.
Liverpool parade crash suspect in court tears
Paul Doyle denies 31 charges over the Liverpool FC victory parade incident. The trial begins as jurors are sworn in at Liverpool Crown Court. Follow for live updates.
Second body found in search for missing pensioner
Police discovered a man's body at a Midlands farm while searching for missing 82-year-old Brian Wright. A homicide investigation is underway. Call 101 with information.
Five arrested after Worcester street attack
A man is in a critical condition after a serious assault on Barbourne Road, Worcester. Five men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Four arrested and zombie knives seized in Solihull
Armed police arrested four people and recovered two zombie knives after a chase in Shirley Park, Solihull. Read the full story of the police operation.
Dealer jailed for £2m heroin stash during lockdown
Ali Hussain transported 20 kilos of heroin from Birmingham to Leeds. Police are now hunting two more men in connection with the drug dealing operation.
Rolls-Royce Installs Speed Monitors with Police Data Sharing
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars funds new speed monitoring devices in Westhampnett. Data collected will be shared with police for enforcement. Learn how this initiative improves road safety.
CCTV Appeal After Erdington Burglary Attempt
West Midlands Police issue CCTV appeal after a man attempted to break into a Robin Road, Erdington property on October 5. Call 101 with information.
Teen charged with murder of Yassin Alama in Birmingham
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of 19-year-old Yassin Alama, who was fatally stabbed in Handsworth. The accused will appear at Birmingham Magistrates' Court.
Fight stops Manchester Christmas market
A festive market in Manchester was brought to a standstill after a violent altercation between Dougie Joyce and Simon McGinley. Read the full story and watch the footage.
Woman charged over Birmingham Co-op robbery
A 42-year-old woman has been charged with a Birmingham Co-op robbery. Nicola Brown was arrested by Op Skybridge officers on Erdington High Street. Follow for more crime updates.
UK Black Friday Scams Warning: 5 Key Threats
UK households warned as Black Friday scam searches surge by 37%. Cybersecurity experts reveal 5 major fraud tactics and how to protect yourself during the sales.
Man banned after car rolls into pub wall
Billyjoe Broad, 32, has been handed a three-year driving ban after failing to provide a breath specimen following an incident where a vehicle rolled into a Staffordshire pub. Read the full story.
Man Denies Raping Runaway Girl in Court
A man accused of exploiting and raping a 16-year-old runaway in a Walsall hotel room claims the allegations are a 'setup'. The trial continues at Birmingham Crown Court.
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