Police Appeal After 93-Year-Old Woman Attacked in Robbery
West Midlands Police are urgently seeking witnesses after a 93-year-old woman was violently assaulted and had her mobility trolley stolen in a daylight robbery in Birmingham.
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Girl, 9, Dies in Birmingham BMW Crash, Others Injured
A tragic two-car collision in Hockley, Birmingham, has claimed the life of a nine-year-old girl, with a woman and two other children hospitalized. Two men from a BMW have been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and drug-related offenses.
Derby Man Convicted of Murder After Stabbing Friend 11 Times
Thomas Turner, 64, has been found guilty of murdering Mandy Riley, 47, in her Derby home. He stabbed her 11 times in the neck after she refused to give him money, then stole cash from her purse to buy alcohol and drugs.
Man Pulls Imitation Gun While Police Secretly Follow
Mark Davies avoided jail after pulling an imitation firearm from his car boot while being secretly followed by police officers in Burslem, claiming he felt 'gang-stalked'.
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14-Year-Old Arrested in Chloe Watson Dransfield Murder Case
West Yorkshire Police have arrested a 14-year-old boy on suspicion of murder following the death of 16-year-old Chloe Watson Dransfield in Leeds. Three other teenagers have been charged and remanded into custody.
Driver Avoids Jail After Fatal Crash Killing Couple on Birthday Trip
A 28-year-old driver who caused a fatal collision that killed a young couple heading for a romantic birthday break has received a suspended sentence. The tragic incident occurred during heavy rain on the A477 in Carmarthenshire.
Low 'Revenge Porn' Charge Rate in West Midlands Exposed
West Midlands Police investigated over 530 alleged revenge porn cases in late 2025, but only six resulted in charges, a mere 1.1% prosecution rate.
Dudley Council's Patrol Plan Could Make Volunteers Targets
Dudley Council's proposal to introduce community champions to report antisocial behavior has sparked safety concerns, with one councillor warning volunteers could become targets themselves during patrols.
Sutton Coldfield Fraudster Jailed for £250k Scam
A Sutton Coldfield fraudster has been sentenced to prison for swindling elderly victims out of over £250,000 through a sophisticated scam, highlighting community safety concerns.
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WMP Officer Pushes for Safety Stickers on Regional Buses
A West Midlands Police education officer supports a campaign to place non-emergency reporting stickers on bus seats to combat anti-social behaviour and enhance passenger safety.
Birmingham Fraudsters Jailed for Scams Against Vulnerable
Multiple fraud cases in Birmingham courts reveal criminals targeting pensioners, faking cancer, laundering millions, and selling counterfeit goods, with all perpetrators receiving prison sentences.
Vile Rapist Jailed for 26 Years After 30-Year Abuse Spree
Christopher Welch, 66, has been sentenced to 26 years in prison for multiple child sex offences and rapes against women spanning three decades in Devon.
Teens Guilty in TikTok-Linked Stabbing of 15-Year-Old
Two teenagers have been found guilty of murdering 15-year-old Mohanad Goobe in a Moss Side stabbing linked to a TikTok video dispute. A third teen was convicted of manslaughter.
Man Wanted After Rape at Nuneaton Railway Station
British Transport Police are seeking Billy Ormiston, 36, following a reported rape at Nuneaton railway station on March 13. Officers urge public not to approach him.
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Armed Police and Helicopter Respond to Birmingham Gunfire Report
Armed police and a helicopter were deployed to Thistle Green in Kings Norton, Birmingham, after reports of a firearm discharge involving men on e-bikes. No injuries or weapons were found, but police are investigating with CCTV reviews and increased patrol
Birmingham Man Jailed for Railway Station Exposure
Christopher Pittar, 44, from Birmingham, sentenced to seven months for indecent exposure outside Derby Railway Station and further offences in custody.
Shirley Machete Attack: Three Teens Charged After Boy Injured
Three teenagers have been charged with wounding and violent disorder following a violent machete attack in Shirley that left a boy with life-changing injuries. Five people total face charges as police continue their investigation.
Man Sought After Seen with Missing Girl at Birmingham Station
Warwickshire Police are appealing for information on a man seen with 14-year-old Daisy at Birmingham Moor Street Station. The girl has been missing from Leamington Spa for over a week.
Only 1% of Revenge Porn Offenders Charged by Police
Shocking data reveals West Midlands Police charged only six suspects out of 531 revenge porn reports in six months. Georgia Harrison's case highlights the ongoing struggle against intimate image abuse.
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Police Hunt Pub Attacker After Two Women Assaulted
West Mercia Police are appealing for witnesses after a man assaulted two women at The Vaults pub in Tenbury Wells, dragging one by her hair and causing injury.
Five Teens Arrested After Police Chase in Walsall and Birmingham
Five teenagers were arrested following a police pursuit of stolen motorbikes across Walsall and Birmingham. Officers recovered weapons including a machete and tools used for vehicle theft.
Three Arrested After Woman Stabbed in Worcester
West Mercia Police arrested three individuals after a woman was stabbed on Cranham Drive in Warndon, Worcester. The victim has been discharged from hospital.
Racist Graffiti Investigation at Birmingham Islamic Centre
West Midlands Police are investigating after racist and religiously aggravated graffiti was sprayed on the Jami Community and Education Centre in Kingstanding. Community leaders and MPs have condemned the attack.
Racist Graffiti Attack at Kingstanding Islamic Centre
A shocking racist graffiti attack targeted the Jami Community and Education Centre in Kingstanding, Birmingham, with police investigating and community leaders condemning the hate crime.
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Oldbury Husband Jailed for Life After Murdering Wife
Harminder Mattu, 51, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering his wife Paramjit Kaur in their Oldbury home. The court heard he killed her after she filed for divorce, ending a marriage plagued by his violent and controlling behaviour.
Birmingham Man Charged with Attempted Murder
A Birmingham man has been charged with attempted murder after a woman in her late 20s was found seriously injured in Nottinghamshire. The victim remains in critical condition in hospital.
Quad Bike Worker's Miraculous Somersault Escape
A worker in Sunderland miraculously escaped unharmed after his quad bike flipped end over end during a trailer mishap, with stunned colleagues bursting into laughter.
Burglar Jailed for Attacking Elderly Woman, Stealing Ring
Michael Williams, 58, forced his way into a Dudley home, assaulted an elderly woman, and stole her wedding ring. He has been sentenced to over three years in prison.
Knife Attacker Jailed After Hiding in Loft Post-Stabbing
James Pedley, 40, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for a violent stabbing in Sutton-in-Ashfield. He was found hiding in a loft two days after the attack, which left the victim with life-altering injuries.
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Raise the Colours Co-Founder Arrested in Racially-Aggravated Probe
Ryan Bridge, 44, co-founder of the flagging movement Raise the Colours, has been arrested on suspicion of racially and religiously aggravated offences in Oxfordshire. The movement has drawn criticism for its widespread flag installations.
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