Category : Community Safety


Man injured and cars smashed in Birmingham fracas

Armed police raced to a Birmingham retail park after a violent disorder left one man injured and multiple cars damaged. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning. Contact police with information.

Prison officer's affair with rapist inmate exposed

Former prison officer Cherrie-Ann Austin-Saddington reveals how relationship with convicted rapist Bradley Trengrove destroyed her career and highlights security concerns in UK prisons.

Cloned car crashes after police chase near Birmingham

A driver was arrested after a cloned Lexus crashed following a dramatic police pursuit in Chelmsley Wood, Solihull. The vehicle was linked to a series of vehicle thefts. Join BirminghamLive for breaking news.

Man arrested in Wolverhampton cannabis farm raid

West Midlands Police discovered a £30,000 cannabis farm during a raid on Goldthorn Road, Wolverhampton. One man was arrested on multiple charges. Join our community for breaking news.

Man arrested carrying TV in Birmingham street

West Midlands Police arrested a 52-year-old man on Slade Road, Erdington, on suspicion of burglary. Officers seized a television, power tools, and electrical items during Operation Skybridge.

Van with dangerous faults stopped by police

Police discovered a van with serious brake and steering faults and no handbrake during a stop in Stoke. The driver was reported and vehicle prevented from moving.

Cable theft appeal: Police want to speak to this man

West Midlands Police are appealing for information after a large quantity of cable was stolen from a site on Ridgacre Road in West Bromwich. Officers have released an image of a man they wish to speak to.

Telford man charged with attempted murder

Abubakar Saleem, 21, from Telford faces attempted murder and weapon charges following a Saturday evening incident. He has appeared at Kidderminster Magistrates' Court.

£3k stolen from pensioner's car in Dudley

Police release CCTV of three men wanted after £3,000 was stolen from a 90-year-old man's car boot in Dudley. The victim had just withdrawn the cash. Contact police with information.

Birmingham police chase ends with crash and dog bite

A stolen Volkswagen Golf R led police on a dramatic chase through Sheldon, Birmingham, ending in a crash and the driver being bitten by a police dog before his arrest. Join BirminghamLive for breaking news.

£100k Cash Found in Erratic M6 Car Stop

Police discovered a staggering £100,000 in cash and arrested a woman for cocaine possession after stopping an erratically driven car on the M6 near Stafford. Read the full story.

Gangster's 'Treasure Map' Guns Plot Exposed

Crime boss Thomas 'Bomber' Kavanagh drew a treasure map to hidden machine guns in a failed bid to reduce his 21-year sentence. The NCA's encrypted phone crackdown uncovered the audacious ruse.

Midlands drug dealers jailed after police bust

Two members of a Midlands drug line have been sentenced after police seized £11,000. Joshua Johnson and Owen Hargreaves, both 22, were caught after a sock was thrown from a window. Read the full story.

Three charged after teen stabbed in Birmingham

Two men and a 15-year-old boy are charged after a 17-year-old was stabbed near The Bull statue in Birmingham city centre. Police increase patrols following the incident.

More Police in Birmingham After Stabbings

West Midlands Police have increased high-visibility patrols in Birmingham city centre following two stabbing incidents. The enhanced security will continue around the clock.

Sutton Coldfield shop thief banned and jailed

Prolific thief Anthony Jarvis jailed for nine months and banned from Sutton Coldfield shops with a Criminal Behaviour Order. West Midlands Police report 60% rise in shop theft arrests.

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