Machete Attack in Shirley: Police Update
West Midlands Police provide an update after a machete attack in Shirley left a teenager with life-changing injuries. Two boys remain in hospital.
Category : Community Safety
CCTV Appeal After Indecent Exposure in Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands Police have released CCTV images and are appealing for information after an indecent exposure incident on a canal towpath in Sutton Coldfield last December.
Police Warning After Pickpockets Strike Wolverhampton High Street
West Midlands Police issue urgent warning after a man and woman steal bank cards and cash from a victim on Tettenhall High Street. Residents urged to stay vigilant.
50 Illegal E-Bikes Seized and Crushed in Birmingham
West Midlands Police have seized over 50 illegal e-bikes in Birmingham city centre, with modified bikes sent to be crushed as part of a safety crackdown.
Birmingham Drug Suspect Missing Four Years After Raid
Michael Duffy, charged with conspiracy to supply crack cocaine in Birmingham, vanished while awaiting trial and remains missing despite a public appeal and a six-year prison sentence issued in his absence.
Woman Asks for Longest Jail Term After £60 Chicken Theft
Emma Britton, 51, pleaded guilty to stealing chicken from a Solihull Co-op and asked magistrates to impose the longest possible prison sentence, receiving eight weeks.
Restaurant Owner Calls for Police After Machete Attack
A Shirley restaurant owner describes his fear after a machete attack on teenagers outside his premises, calling for increased police presence and tougher youth crime measures.
Ex-Officer Accessed Crime Log for Missing Relative
A former West Midlands Police officer accessed confidential crime reports to locate a vulnerable missing family member, a misconduct hearing has revealed.
Second Arrest at Moseley 'Anti-Zionist' Event
West Midlands Police have arrested a second individual during an operation targeting a pre-planned 'Anti-Zionist' event in Moseley, Birmingham, with both suspects now in custody.
Body Found in Search for Missing 19-Year-Old
Police confirm a body has been discovered during the search for missing 19-year-old Alan Hirst from Leintwardine. The death is not being treated as suspicious.
Woman Detained En Route to Birmingham Anti-Zionist Event
A 35-year-old woman has been arrested in Birmingham's Kings Heath area on suspicion of inciting racial hatred while allegedly travelling to an Anti-Zionist Movement event.
CCTV Released After Woman Followed at Aldi in Bulwell
Nottinghamshire Police have issued a CCTV image of a man they wish to identify following a concerning incident where a woman reported being followed in an Aldi supermarket in Bulwell.
CCTV Appeal After Harborne Store Fraud
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after a shop in Harborne was defrauded of several hundred pounds in December. Images of two men have been released.
Ali Durrani Missing in Birmingham: One Year On
A comprehensive look at the ongoing case of Ali Durrani, who vanished in Birmingham nearly a year ago, including the last confirmed sighting, family appeals, and police investigation details.
Machete Attack Injures Two Schoolboys in Shirley
Two schoolboys aged 14 and 15 were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries following a targeted machete attack outside a shop on Stratford Road in Shirley. Police have arrested a 14-year-old suspect.
Derby Pensioner, 80, Foils Burglary by Forcing Intruder Out
An 80-year-old woman in Derby bravely confronted and forced a burglar out of her home after finding him attempting to steal rare commemorative coins. Police have released an image of the suspect.
Machete Attack in Shirley Leaves Two Teens Injured
A violent disorder on Stratford Road in Shirley, Birmingham, has resulted in two teenagers sustaining machete wounds. Police have arrested a 14-year-old boy in connection with the incident.
Dudley Supermarket Theft: Guard Threatened
Police appeal for information after a security guard was threatened and items stolen from a Dudley supermarket. CCTV images of three individuals released.
Police Shocked by Driverless Van in Staffordshire
Staffordshire Police officers were left astonished when they stopped a van that had bounced off a kerb, only to find both occupants sitting in the passenger seats with no driver in sight.
Ipswich Teen Chased by Men After Refusing Car Entry
A teenage girl was left shaken after being chased by two men in Ipswich who attempted to lure her into a car in broad daylight. Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses.
Birmingham's 'Ace Line' Gang Exposed After Murder
The notorious 'Ace Line' drug operation in Birmingham faces scrutiny after two suppliers murdered a customer. The case highlights the brutal reality of county lines networks plaguing the city.
Birmingham's Most Peaceful Low-Crime Areas
Analysis of West Midlands Police data identifies Birmingham neighbourhoods with minimal antisocial behaviour, including Sutton Coldfield, Hall Green, Oscott and Nechells.
Birmingham Gran Told 'You Need to Stop' After Breaching Ban
A 66-year-old grandmother with over 150 offences has been warned to stop after being caught at Primark while banned from Birmingham city centre, with the court deferring sentence.
Drunk Women Push Man onto Train Tracks at Birmingham Station
Two intoxicated women admitted assault after shoving a man onto live railway tracks and breaking his girlfriend's teeth during an unprovoked attack at Birmingham New Street Station.
Police Sergeant's 'Vile' Comments Led to Gross Misconduct Finding
A former West Midlands Police sergeant made sexually explicit and discriminatory remarks to junior female colleagues, creating a hostile work environment. An accelerated misconduct hearing determined his actions amounted to gross misconduct.
CCTV Released After Sexual Assault on Teenage Girl in Darlaston
West Midlands Police have issued an appeal and released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to regarding a serious sexual assault on a teenage girl in Darlaston on New Year's Eve.
Police Statement on Moseley Flag Removal
West Midlands Police have issued a detailed statement clarifying their supportive role in the removal of unauthorised flags from lampposts in Moseley, Birmingham.
Man Charged with Attempted Rape After Tipton Canal Assault
A 37-year-old Tipton man has been charged with sexual assault and attempted rape after a teenage girl was attacked near a canal in the Black Country.
Murder Trial Hears Texts After Acid Attack
A court hears how a woman texted her mother about being unable to stop being sick after her ex-husband was attacked with sulphuric acid in Plymouth, leading to his death ten weeks later.
Urgent Appeal for Missing Stoke Girls on E-Scooter
Staffordshire Police have issued an urgent appeal to find two missing girls from Stoke-on-Trent, aged 9 and 12, who were last seen riding an e-scooter together on Friday afternoon.
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