Category : Community Safety


Police hunt for man after Birmingham city centre assault

West Midlands Police have released CCTV images and are appealing for information after a woman was seriously assaulted in Birmingham city centre on Saturday night. The incident occurred near the Bullring shopping area.

Mystery bat found after Crown Jewels portrait drilled

A mysterious hole drilled directly through a historic portrait of the Crown Jewels has been discovered in Birmingham, with a toy bat left at the scene in what police are treating as a bizarre incident.

CCTV Appeal After Mum Attacked in Birmingham

West Midlands Police release urgent CCTV footage after mother was violently assaulted while shopping with her children at Birmingham's Pallasades shopping complex.

Police crackdown on dangerous off-road bikers

Police forces across the West Midlands are launching a major crackdown on illegal off-road biking, with new powers to seize vehicles and arrest riders causing havoc in communities.

Corrupt Police Officer Jailed for Drug Plot

Former PC Oliver Banfield, 26, sentenced to prison after body-worn video exposed his involvement in a cannabis supply conspiracy while serving with West Midlands Police.

Police appeal for missing Birmingham man Michael O'Connor

Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of 36-year-old Michael O'Connor, who vanished from his Birmingham home over a week ago. Authorities are urging the public to come forward with any information.

Sisters' drug empire crumbles after M6 police stop

Two sisters from Merseyside are behind bars after their flashy BMW and suspicious behaviour on the M6 motorway led police to uncover a sophisticated county lines drug operation supplying cocaine across the UK.

West Midlands man arrested in EncroChat crime probe

A 42-year-old man from the West Midlands has been arrested as part of a major National Crime Agency operation targeting organised crime through the compromised EncroChat encrypted phone network.

Teen arrested after Birmingham stabbing in Ladywood

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested following a serious stabbing incident in Birmingham's Ladywood area, as police continue their investigation into the violent attack that has rattled local residents.

Notorious crime family head freed from prison

Dominic Noonan, the infamous leader of Birmingham's most feared crime family, has been released from prison after serving less than half of his 11-year sentence, sparking concerns among law enforcement and community leaders.

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