Operation Fearless: Police crackdown sparks Handsworth debate
Operation Fearless, a hot-spot policing initiative, expands to Handsworth, dividing residents between those seeking safety and those fearing racial profiling.
Category : Community Safety
Walsall Burglary Suspect Found in Bush Shelter
A 31-year-old man wanted for burglary was arrested in Pelsall after officers on e-bikes found him in a makeshift shelter hidden in a large bush near Fishley Lane.
Bungling Hitmen Botch Plan After One Shoots Other
Two would-be hitmen's plan fell apart after one accidentally shot the other in Smethwick. They were convicted of firearm and drug offenses.
Tributes for Pub Boss Matt O'Gara Killed in Lichfield
Tributes pour in for Matt O'Gara, pub boss killed in Lichfield Bank Holiday assault. Billy Allison charged with murder and remanded.
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Fake Labubu Toys Seized in Walsall Shop Raids
Over 500 counterfeit toys, including fake Labubus, were seized from three Walsall shops. Lab tests found choking hazards and excessive phthalates, posing serious health risks to children.
Suspect Still on Run Year After Small Heath Stabbing
Jafir Nazir remains wanted nearly a year after a man was pushed off a quad bike and repeatedly stabbed in the head in Small Heath. A £5,000 reward is offered.
Grandfather Terrified as Thugs Smash Windows of Home and 5 Cars
Javed Iqbal appeals for CCTV after thugs smashed windows of his Bordesley Green home and five cars, terrifying his grandchildren during a sleepover.
Oldbury Murder Unsolved: Man Beaten to Death 24 Years On
Paul Normansell was beaten to death on Dudley Road in Oldbury in April 2002. Despite extensive investigations, his killer has never been found, leaving the case cold.
Birmingham Man Arrested After Beach Death Released on Bail
A 24-year-old from Birmingham arrested on murder suspicion after a man died at Barmouth beach has been released on bail. Police urge witnesses to come forward.
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Mum Fatally Shot Outside Sheffield Bar Named by Family
Shanice Brookes, a 30-year-old mother, was fatally shot outside One Four One bar in Sheffield. Her family pays tribute to the 'amazing mum' and 'one of a kind' woman.
Family of pub boss who died after Lichfield assault share heartbreak
The family of Matt O'Gara, who died after an assault at a Lichfield bar, say they will 'never get over this'. A man has been charged with murder.
Nine Die in Open Water During UK Heatwave, Urgent Warning Issued
Nine British nationals, including children, died in open water amid record temperatures. The Royal Life Saving Society urges caution as warm weather continues.
Man suffers head injury in Acocks Green assault
A man in his 40s was taken to hospital with a serious head injury after an assault on Warwick Road, Acocks Green, near a Wetherspoons pub. Police appeal for information.
Birmingham Man Charged After Officer Kicked on Soho Road
Josiah Johnson, 28, faces multiple charges including assaulting an emergency worker after a police officer was kicked in the face on Soho Road, Birmingham.
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Three Arrested After Stabbing at Gathering in Smethwick
Three men were arrested after a large gathering in Smethwick turned violent, leaving two men with stab wounds. One victim, aged 21, remains in serious condition.
Two Stabbed in Smethwick, Three Teens Arrested
Two men were stabbed at a large gathering in Smethwick; a 21-year-old is in serious condition. Three teenagers arrested on suspicion of wounding.
Disproportionate stop and search still an issue for West Midlands Police
New data shows black and mixed ethnicity people remain more likely to be stopped and searched and subjected to force by West Midlands Police, despite improvements.
Killer Dumped Naked Mum's Body in Smethwick
Tanveer Singh was jailed for life for murdering sex worker Shara Millar, strangling her and dumping her naked body in a Smethwick industrial estate.
Pub director dies in Lichfield attack; murder charge
Tributes pour in for Matt O'Gara, director of The Plough pub, who died after being assaulted in Lichfield. Billy Allison, 36, charged with murder.
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Ex-Police Officer Snapped with Trousers Down in Office
Former PC James Graysmark posed with trousers down, covering his crotch with a female colleague's hat. Panel found gross misconduct, calling behavior 'inane, immature, stupid.'
Innocent Bystander Shot Dead Outside Sheffield Bar
A 30-year-old woman was fatally shot outside a bar in Sheffield on bank holiday Monday. Police believe she was an innocent bystander and are appealing for witnesses.
Man Charged After Armed Police End M5 Slip Road Chase
Joshua Jones, 23, charged with knife possession, criminal damage, dangerous driving, and aggravated vehicle taking following police chase on M5 slip road.
Family Tribute to Grandad After Hereford Mobility Scooter Crash
Lyndon 'Brent' New, 73, died after a collision with a VW van in Hereford. His family remembers him as the bravest and kindest man.
Birmingham man arrested after body found at Barmouth beach
A 24-year-old from Birmingham has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 34-year-old man was found dead in the sea off Barmouth beach in North Wales.
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Man and Woman Injured in Disorder at Wolverhampton Pool
A man and a woman were injured in trouble at Tettenhall Pool in Wolverhampton during the Bank Holiday. Emergency services attended, and police are investigating.
Police Update on Human Remains Found in Nottinghamshire
Police have issued an update after human skeletal remains were discovered in a wooded area near the A617 Rainworth Bypass in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.
Teenager Stabbed to Death in Hackney Machete House Party Brawl
A teenager was stabbed to death when a machete fight erupted at a house party in Hackney. Police, ambulance, and air ambulance attended. The victim died at the scene.
Met Officer Attacked Woman in Birmingham Hotel Room
A Metropolitan Police officer used women he met on dating apps to fund his gambling habit, assaulting one in a Birmingham hotel. He was sentenced to a community order.
Police release CCTV after woman hit by bike in Tyseley
West Midlands Police appeal for information after a woman was struck by a bike on Arden Road, Tyseley, suffering a fractured skull and broken elbow. The rider fled.
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Woman Finds Eight-Day-Old Baby in M50 Crash
A Birmingham woman recounts the horror of discovering an eight-day-old baby in an overturned car on the M50, with the infant eventually screaming after two silent minutes.
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