Police Officer Reprimanded for Racist WhatsApp Chats
A former West Midlands Police officer has been found guilty of gross misconduct for using racist language in private WhatsApp conversations with friends, damaging public confidence.
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Birmingham Home Turned into £2 Million Fake Clothing Factory
A quiet cul-de-sac in Acocks Green, Birmingham, housed a counterfeit clothing operation that cost major brands millions over five years, leading to jail sentences for the couple involved.
Tributes for Teen Killed in Essex Family Dog Attack
Jamie-Lea Biscoe, 19, died after being attacked by a lurcher dog at a home in Leaden Roding, Essex. A 37-year-old man has been arrested as police investigate the tragic incident.
Drug Boss Jailed After Bragging in Rap Lyrics
A drug trafficker who recorded a rap song boasting he 'run the town with white and brown' has been jailed for 15 years. Bradley Clough's gang moved kilos of class A and C drugs across Redcar before police dismantled the operation.
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Armed Man Threatens Diners in Birmingham Restaurant, Police Appeal
West Midlands Police are urgently seeking the public's help to identify a man who entered a restaurant on New Street, waved a weapon, and made threats to diners on March 3.
Birmingham Man Arrested for London Cafe Murder
A 29-year-old man from Birmingham has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a fatal stabbing at a cafe in east London. Another man was arrested for assisting an offender.
Broad Street Arrests After Mercedes Flees Police
Two men, aged 35 and 37, were arrested in Birmingham city centre after a black Mercedes failed to stop for police, drove on the wrong side of the road, and was found with two knives and cannabis.
Man Dies After Smethwick Van Collision, Police Seek Witnesses
A man in his 60s has tragically died two days after being struck by a van at the Cranford Street and Alma Street junction in Smethwick. Police are urging witnesses to come forward.
Manhunt After Woman Attacked in Rubery Alleyway
West Mercia Police appeal for witnesses after a woman in her 40s was struck from behind and seriously injured in a Graham Crescent alleyway early Saturday morning.
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Teenage Boy Shot in Birmingham Park, Hospitalised
A 15-year-old boy is in stable condition after being shot in Ward End Park, Birmingham. West Midlands Police are investigating the incident, which they believe is isolated, and have increased patrols in the area.
Hoax 999 Calls Cost £100,000, Birmingham Men Jailed
Two Birmingham men made over 100 hoax 999 calls, wasting emergency resources estimated at £100,000. One has been jailed for three years, while the other awaits sentencing.
Teen Shot in Birmingham Park, Police Hunt Gunman
A 15-year-old boy was shot in Ward End Park, Birmingham, and remains in stable condition in hospital. Police are investigating the isolated incident and appealing for witnesses.
Scammers Target Pre-1960s Born in Warwickshire, Police Alert
Warwickshire Police issue urgent scam alert as fraudsters posing as officers target residents born before 1960, leaving victims in tears and accounts emptied.
Man Jailed for 9 Years After 60-Minute Robbery Spree
Joshua Woolley, 31, has been sentenced to nine years and four months in prison for three terrifying knifepoint robberies committed within one hour in Stoke-on-Trent.
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Urgent Appeal: Missing Girl Mia, 12, from Birmingham
West Midlands Police issue an urgent appeal for missing 12-year-old Mia from Acocks Green, Birmingham. She was last seen wearing black clothing and Nike trainers.
Men Jailed for £100k Hoax 999 Calls with Fake Baby Claim
Shahid Khan, 31, and Zaynul Shaffi, 44, made 122 hoax 999 calls over 78 days, wasting £100k and triggering major police responses, including a false report of a baby left on railway tracks.
Missing Veteran James: Police Issue 999 Appeal in Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands Police have launched an urgent appeal to locate James Boulstridge, a 41-year-old veteran missing from Sutton Coldfield. He was last seen wearing a blue half-zip jumper and carrying a leather bag, with serious concerns for his welfare.
Urgent 999 Appeal for Missing Birmingham Schoolboy Reuben
West Midlands Police have issued an urgent appeal to locate Reuben, a 12-year-old boy missing from Birmingham since yesterday afternoon in Selly Oak.
Birmingham Hoax Callers Jailed After Wasting £100k
Two men from Birmingham made 122 hoax 999 calls, including false claims about a baby on train tracks, costing an estimated £100,000 in emergency resources. One has been jailed for three years.
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Dad-to-Be's Snowstorm Drive Leads to Suspended Sentence
A Birmingham father-to-be, Steven Joyce, received a suspended prison sentence after crashing a car while disqualified and over the alcohol limit during a treacherous snowstorm in Weoley Castle.
Birmingham's Most Heinous Crimes: Judges' 'Worst' Cases
Birmingham Crown Court judges, accustomed to severe criminal cases, reserve the term 'worst' for exceptional crimes involving extreme cruelty, prolonged abuse, or shocking neglect. This article examines key examples where judicial language reached its str
Hit-and-Run Suspect Still at Large After Two Years in Birmingham
Detectives continue the manhunt for Francesko Gajta, wanted for a fatal hit-and-run in Great Barr that killed a 54-year-old man in September 2023. The victim's family awaits justice as police renew appeals.
Birmingham Gang Leaders Jailed for Decades in Major Crackdown
Multiple organised crime gangs across Birmingham have been dismantled, with members sentenced to hundreds of years in prison for drug trafficking, firearms offenses, and violent robberies using dating apps.
Man Admits Bat Offence After Birmingham Curry House Fight
A Handsworth man has pleaded guilty to possessing an offensive weapon after grabbing a baseball bat during a disturbance at an Indian restaurant, telling police he 'should have killed' his attackers.
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Only 1% of Intimate Image Abuse Cases Lead to Police Charges
West Midlands Police investigated 531 intimate image abuse cases over six months, but only six resulted in charges. Evidential difficulties and victim reluctance are major barriers to prosecution.
West Midlands Clare's Law Applications Surge to Over 5,000
West Midlands Police received over 5,500 Clare's Law applications last year, with a domestic abuse survivor sharing how the disclosure scheme helped reveal her partner's hidden violent history.
Birmingham Shops Raided: £125k Illegal Goods Seized
Birmingham City Council Trading Standards and West Midlands Police conducted five raids, confiscating thousands of illicit cigarettes, unsafe toys, vapes, and even out-of-date sandwiches worth nearly £125,000.
Birmingham Driver Arrested After Car Flips in Crash
A Birmingham man in his 40s was arrested for drink driving, driving while banned, and vehicle theft after his car overturned on Bonehill Road in Tamworth early Friday morning.
BMW Driver Jailed for Life After Killing Father in Rednal
Michael Povey has been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering Lee Baker by deliberately driving into him on Ormscliffe Road in July 2025.
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Teenagers Arrested for Murder After Pensioner Punch Death
A pensioner in his 70s has died after being punched in Cheltenham. Two teenage boys, aged 16 and 17, have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the incident.
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