Two Arrested After Man Shot Near Children's Play Area
Two men have been arrested after a shooting near a children's play area in Northfield, Birmingham. The victim suffered leg injuries and is in hospital.
Two men have been arrested after a shooting near a children's play area in Northfield, Birmingham. The victim suffered leg injuries and is in hospital.
Over 100,000 drivers fined for misusing disabled parking bays under Blue Badge rules. Offenders face fines up to £1,000 as councils crack down on abuse.
New West Midlands Police data reveals Birmingham's anti-social behaviour hotspots, with Aston and Small Heath recording 319 incidents each in the year to February 2026.
A 72-year-old Sikh man was violently assaulted in a racially aggravated attack at Willenhall Memorial Park. Six teenagers have been arrested.
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RecommendedA woman recounts the terrifying moment her boyfriend was knocked unconscious in an unprovoked attack in Birmingham. Police are investigating.
Chiedza Nyanjowa, 15, died after getting into difficulty in the water off Formby beach, becoming the 13th water-related fatality during the UK heatwave.
A Birmingham barman was applauded after ejecting Raise the Colours co-founder Ryan Bridge and his group from The Queens Arms pub, sparking a confrontation.
Illegal cigarettes and suspected counterfeit vapes were seized from Dudley stores in a two-day police and Trading Standards operation targeting shops linked to criminal funding.
A man was shot near a children's play area in Northfield, Birmingham. Two men arrested, one for attempted murder. Victim hospitalized with leg wounds, not life-threatening.
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RecommendedA serious disorder near George's Park in Lozells leaves one man with life-changing injuries. West Midlands Police investigate the incident on Wills Street.
Six teenagers, aged 16-18, have been arrested after a 72-year-old man was seriously assaulted in a racially aggravated attack at Willenhall Memorial Park. Four others were also injured.
A woman has died after being struck by a car in Birmingham. Police have arrested a man and are appealing for witnesses to the fatal collision.
Jafir Nazir remains wanted for attempted murder after a quad bike attack in Small Heath. A £5,000 reward is offered for information leading to his arrest.
Julie Beards, jailed for manslaughter in 2015, pleaded guilty to criminal damage and threatening behaviour. She received a suspended sentence and curfew.
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RecommendedShoplifting in the West Midlands has increased significantly as businesses feel more confident reporting incidents, according to new data.
Four men were jailed for running the 'KP drugs line' in north Birmingham, supplying heroin and crack cocaine. Police shut down the operation, jailing them for up to seven years.
A 39-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man's body was discovered inside a Ford Transit van in Leicester. Police are appealing for witnesses.
West Midlands Police have added new faces to their most wanted list, appealing for public help to find suspects wanted for knife, drugs, and theft offences.
DWP to deploy spy cameras in vehicles outside homes of suspected benefit fraudsters, following a PIP claimant's jail sentence for falsely claiming thousands while active at the gym.
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West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker highlights safer, later public transport as crucial for the night-time economy, as a new commission report offers 25 recommendations.
Shoplifting in the West Midlands has surged 30% in two years, but police report increased confidence in reporting and a 15.6% rise in positive outcomes for victims.
Paul Normansell, 45, was fatally beaten on Dudley Road in Oldbury in April 2002. Despite a busy location and a trainer print clue, his killer has never been found.
Police are searching for missing 15-year-old Aaliyah Nazeem from Birmingham. She was last seen on Tuesday. Officers urge anyone with information to come forward.
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RecommendedA nursery in Coventry was placed on lockdown after a man with knives entered the building. He sustained serious injuries and was arrested. No children were harmed.
The family of Harvey Williams, 18, who died after his e-bike hit a pelican crossing pole in Bilston, have paid tribute to his 'beautiful nature' and kindness.
Dylan Kooner, 27, was caught drink-driving on Hagley Road in Birmingham, swerving between lanes. He claimed he didn't feel drunk, but was banned for 12 months and fined.
Ninety staff at The Orchard SEND school in Oldbury will strike on June 2 over ignored safety concerns and unpaid wages, say unions.
A three-year-old girl fell from a first-floor flat window in Moreton, prompting a major emergency response including an air ambulance. She suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
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RecommendedTwo brothers from Birmingham, previously represented by TikTok lawyer Akhmed Yakoob, have been cleared of assaulting an armed police officer at Manchester Airport after two juries failed to reach verdicts.