Police Trace Getaway Car After Soho Road Pawnbrokers Raid
West Midlands Police have issued a new update after a shocking daylight ram raid on a Handsworth pawnbrokers, with the getaway car found ablaze nearby.
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Investigation Launched After Jewellery Shop Robbery in Birmingham
West Midlands Police are appealing for witnesses after a car smashed through a shop window in Handsworth, Birmingham, leading to a significant theft of jewellery items.
Woman Dies in Wolverhampton Dog Attack, Man Arrested
A woman in her 70s has died after being attacked by two dogs in Bilston, Wolverhampton. Police have arrested a man and humanely destroyed the aggressive animals.
Walsall Dad Jailed for Life for Murdering Baby Daughter
Sean Jefferson has been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering his five-week-old daughter Darcy-Leigh, who suffered catastrophic injuries. The baby's mother, Amy Clark, received a seven-year sentence for allowing the death.
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Family Plea After Son Injured in Hit-and-Run Incident
Ian Perry, 39, was found with serious head injuries on Slade Road in Stockland Green. His father makes an emotional appeal for information as police investigate the hit-and-run.
Birmingham Car Cannibals Caught After Bragging on Camera
Two prolific car thieves, Mohammed Khan and Mohammed Haydar, both 23, admitted stripping scores of car parts near Birmingham City's football ground after posting their haul on social media.
Car Fire After Soho Road Pawnbrokers Ram Raid
A car burst into flames on Merryhill Drive shortly after ram raiders smashed into H&T Pawnbrokers on Soho Road, Handsworth, with police investigating potential links between the incidents.
Labour's 'Boots on Ground' Pledge to Tackle ASB in Dudley
Labour leader Cllr Adam Aston promises street wardens and focus on core services if elected, criticizing current council's approach as insufficient despite new tech measures.
Police Hunt Solihull Gold Robber After Home Invasion
West Midlands Police are appealing for information after a robber broke into a home in Chelmsley Wood, assaulted a man and woman, and stole two gold chains, one with a sentimental inscription.
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Car Cannibals Who Stripped Vehicles Near Blues Stadium Admit Guilt
Two prolific car thieves, Mohammed Khan and Mohammed Haydar, have pleaded guilty to conspiracy after stripping parts from vehicles near Birmingham City's football ground and bragging online.
Car Cannibals Admit to Vehicle Stripping Across West Midlands
Two men have pleaded guilty to conspiracy in a large-scale car stripping operation across the West Midlands, involving nearly 100 offences and social media bragging.
Barking Dog Noise: Legal Consequences and Council Help
Persistent barking dogs can lead to legal action under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Councils can issue noise abatement notices, with fines up to £5,000 for non-compliance. Learn your rights and steps to resolve neighbourhood noise disputes.
Drunk Birmingham Man Assaults Court Guard Before Sentencing
A Birmingham man assaulted a crown court security guard after turning up drunk for his sentencing, having taken a 'last drink' while awaiting his hearing.
Council Leader Slams Cemetery Vandals: 'Deserve to Be in a Grave'
Walsall councillors unanimously condemn anti-Islamic graffiti discovered at Streetly Cemetery on Eid, calling for CCTV installation and stronger security measures.
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Midland Rapist Admits Filming Attacks, Threatening Victims
Jacob Leslie Simcock, 35, pleaded guilty to multiple violent offences including rape, strangulation, and stalking after filming his attacks on two women in Staffordshire.
Council Takes Hotel to Court After Woman Found Dead in Room
Liverpool City Council is prosecuting Britannia Hotels over health and safety breaches after Chloe Haynes, 21, was found dead in an Adelphi Hotel wardrobe accident in 2022.
Walsall Arrest: Knives and Suspected Drugs Found in Car
A man in his 40s was arrested in Walsall after police spotted suspicious activity around a parked car, leading to the discovery of two knives and suspected drugs and cash.
Epsom Church Rape Suspects at Large Amid Community Protests
Surrey Police continue to search for multiple suspects after a woman in her 20s was raped outside Epsom Methodist Church. The incident has sparked protests and increased police patrols in the area.
CCTV Appeal After Car Stolen in Brierley Hill
West Midlands Police have issued a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to regarding the theft of a vehicle from Round Oak Court in Brierley Hill on February 14.
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Man Accused of Hospital Crowbar Attack Appears in Court
Omar Momand, 20, faces multiple charges including wounding with intent after six people were injured in an alleged crowbar attack at Newton Community Hospital in December 2025.
Body Found in River at Leamington Spa Park, Death Unexplained
Police are investigating after a man's body was discovered in the river at Victoria Park in Leamington Spa. The death is being treated as unexplained, with officers appealing for information from the public.
Police Seek Witnesses After Man Dies in Birmingham
West Midlands Police are urgently seeking witnesses after Michael Bennett, 38, died from serious head injuries sustained in Erdington. The incident occurred on Reservoir Road in late March.
Leicester Man Jailed for Fatal Stabbing, Faces Deportation
Amritpal Singh, 45, sentenced to 15 years for manslaughter after stabbing housemate Amit Kumar, 32, during a drunken argument in Evington. Judge rules deportation likely upon release.
Solihull Pet Sitters Sentenced for Animal Abuse
A Solihull pet sitter and her partner have been sentenced after video evidence showed them abusing dogs they were paid to care for while the owners were on holiday.
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Family Pleads for Answers After Man Dies from Pavement Injuries
The family of Michael Bennett, 38, is pleading for witnesses to come forward after he was found with serious head injuries in Erdington and later died in hospital. Police are investigating the incident and have released images of three potential witnesses
Soho Road Pawnbrokers Ram Raid: Police Appeal for Information
A silver Peugeot 207 repeatedly reversed into H&T Pawnbrokers on Soho Road, Handsworth, in a brazen daytime ram raid. Police report a large amount of jewellery stolen and are seeking witnesses and dash-cam footage.
Birmingham Men Charged in County Lines Drug Operation
Two Birmingham men, aged 22 and 19, face charges for supplying Class A drugs and exploitation in a County Lines operation spanning Birmingham, Worcester, and Leicester.
Man Kicked Woman Five Times in Head Outside Nightclub
A 19-year-old man kicked a woman in the head five times as she lay defenseless on the ground outside Groove Castle nightclub in Hanley. The victim was attempting to help another woman during an altercation when she was attacked.
Soho Road Pawnbrokers Ram Raid: Gang Smashes Birmingham Shop
Police are hunting a gang of ram raiders after a car smashed into H&T Pawnbrokers on Soho Road in Handsworth, Birmingham, stealing jewellery and fleeing the scene.
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Major Update After Passenger Left Fighting for Life in Crash
A 26-year-old man is now in stable condition after a serious collision on Clapgate Lane in Quinton, where an Audi smashed into a tree. A 20-year-old driver has been arrested.
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