Heroic mother saved child before dying in Frenchay explosion
Joanne Shaw, 35, died after her ex-partner detonated a grenade at her parents' home in Frenchay, Bristol. She saved a child by instructing them to play on a trampoline before the blast.
Category : Community Safety
Third Man Charged with Attempted Murder After Smethwick Shooting
A third man has been charged with attempted murder and firearms offences following a shooting in Smethwick in March. Darell Ayuketah, 18, from Tipton, appeared in court.
Man with 'Already Dead Inside' Tattoo Wanted for Birmingham Assault
West Midlands Police are searching for Cameron Rosenwink, 30, wanted for a serious assault in Digbeth, Birmingham. He has a distinctive neck tattoo and links to Telford.
Builder Hit Site Manager with Spade Escapes Jail
A builder who struck a site manager with a metal spade after the victim reported him for shirking work has been given a suspended sentence.
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Birmingham Bar Statement After Man Dies in Fall
Henman & Cooper in Birmingham expresses condolences after a man in his 40s fell multiple floors and died. Police say death not suspicious.
Racist Attack on Hull Carwash Worker Leads to Sentence
Matthew Jones, 30, assaulted a carwash worker in Hull, shouting racial slurs and saying he was 'fed up of foreigners.' He was sentenced to unpaid work and rehabilitation.
CCTV Appeal After Shop Staff Attacked in Dudley
West Midlands Police release CCTV image of a man after a robbery in Dudley town centre where shop staff were assaulted and items stolen.
Fuel Thieves Dump Car Near HS2 Depot in Coleshill
A red Peugeot 207 was abandoned by suspected fuel thieves near an HS2 construction depot in Coleshill. Police recovered the vehicle and are appealing for witnesses.
CCTV appeal: bank card stolen in Tamworth car park
Police release images of a man after an elderly woman's bank card was taken in a Tamworth car park and money withdrawn from her account.
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Burntwood Murder Probe After Man Dies in Home Fight
A murder investigation is underway in Burntwood after a man died following a fight at a home in Hazel Grove. Two men and a woman have been arrested.
Birmingham ASB Hotspots: Aston and Small Heath Lead
Aston and Small Heath are Birmingham's worst areas for antisocial behaviour, with 319 incidents each in a year. Longbridge follows closely with 316.
West Midlands Police Hunt Flashers as Exposure Reports Rise
Indecent exposure reports in West Midlands rose 10.3% in 2025, with 501 incidents. Police urge victims to report and offer safety advice.
Police Hunt Knifeman in Birmingham Street Threats
West Midlands Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to after a knifeman made threats on Witton Road in Aston, Birmingham.
Burntwood Murder: Man Dead, Dog Stabbed, Three Arrested
Police launch murder investigation in Burntwood after a man is found dead and a dog stabbed. Three suspects arrested. Emergency services called to Hazel Grove.
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Brentwood School Bans Phones with Lockable Pouches
St Martin's School in Brentwood is removing social media distractions by requiring students to lock phones in pouches during school hours, with 92% already on board and a June 1 start date.
Murder probe in Burntwood after man dies in fight
A murder investigation is underway in Burntwood after a man died following a fight. A dog was also found with stab wounds. Three people arrested.
Police Inspector Final Warning for Drinking Before Duty
A West Midlands Police inspector received a final written warning after reporting for duty with alcohol on his breath, having consumed seven to eight pints the night before.
Birmingham Teen Stabs Boy in Front of Mother, Avoids Jail (05.05.2026)
Hayden Pipe, 20, from Hockley, received a two-year community order for stabbing a 17-year-old in Kingstanding, claiming self-defence.
Man Threatened Pregnant Worker in Jewellery Quarter Spree
Jeansy Lupini, 21, threatened staff across three Birmingham businesses, including a pregnant shop worker, in a crime spree. He was found guilty of seven offences.
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Acocks Green CCTV Appeal After Pub Theft
West Midlands Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to after a bag was stolen from a woman in her 90s at a pub in Acocks Green.
Man Fined £2k for Parking Row and Racist Abuse
Richard Dono, 46, racially abused a neighbour over parking and sent offensive emails to a charity. He was fined £2,148 and given a community order.
Elderly Man's Heart Restarted After Brutal Attack
Stephen Watts, 60s, was stabbed, punched, and kicked over 60 times in a 13-minute attack in Handsworth. Paramedics cut open his chest and massaged his heart to save his life.
Bullring shoplifter with 100+ crimes warned 'stop now'
Matthew Cavill, 44, stole £2,035 in Lego and clothes from Bullring stores. With over 100 convictions, he avoided jail but was ordered rehabilitation.
Lib Dems to Birmingham: 'We Will Put Your Safety First'
Liberal Democrats leader Roger Harmer makes final pitch to Birmingham voters ahead of city council elections, promising cleaner streets and safer communities.
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Birmingham drivers use illegal trick to park on double yellows
Increasing numbers of motorists in Birmingham are misusing blue badges to park illegally on double yellow lines and in disabled bays, with 327 cases recorded since 2021.
Peter Kay Bomb Hoax Suspect Removed from Court
A Birmingham teen accused of a bomb hoax at Peter Kay's show was ordered out of court after outbursts. The case was sent to Crown Court.
Tribute to schoolboy killed by falling tree in Stafford park
A fundraiser has been launched for the family of Brodan Dubickas, 15, who died after being struck by a falling tree in Holmcroft Park, Stafford. His former headteacher paid tribute to the 'truly special' teenager.
Teen Arrested for Attempted Murder After Shooting
An 18-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 19-year-old was shot in the leg in Bearwood Road, Smethwick, in March. Two others have already been charged.
Two Stabbed at UK Holiday Park, Teen Arrested
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after two people were stabbed at St Osyth Holiday Park in Essex. Police are appealing for witnesses.
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Knifepoint Robber Strikes Tamworth Shop and Petrol Station
A knifeman robbed a Co-op in Tamworth on Good Friday, then days later a masked robber hit a Jet petrol station. Police believe the incidents are linked and appeal for information.
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