Car Thefts Up 40% for Popular Toyota Models, DVLA Reports
The DVLA and insurer Tempcover reveal a sharp 40% increase in thefts of Toyota C-HR hybrid SUVs, with security experts urging owners to use Faraday pouches and strategic parking.
Category : Community Safety
Man Hospitalised 10 Days After Sandwell Shop Attack, Police Appeal
A man was seriously assaulted outside a shop in Blackheath, Sandwell, leaving him hospitalised for 10 days. Police have charged a 54-year-old with grievous bodily harm and are appealing for witnesses and mobile phone footage.
Teen Arrested After Gun Brought Into Wolverhampton School
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested after a firearm was brought into Moseley Park Academy in Bilston. Police seized the weapon and confirmed no threats were made to students or staff.
Walsall Dad Guilty of Murdering Five-Week-Old Baby
Sean Jefferson, 35, faces life sentence after being found guilty of murdering his premature daughter Darcy-Leigh, who suffered 47 rib fractures and catastrophic brain injury.
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Wolverhampton Man Jailed for Child Sex Offence Attempt
Aaron Kainth, 24, has been sentenced to over seven years in prison after attempting to meet 12-year-old girls for sexual activity, following an undercover police operation.
Police Hunt for Gloved Attacker After Ombersley Home Assault
West Mercia Police are searching for a man in black gloves who assaulted a resident inside a home on Appletree Walk in Ombersley on Saturday afternoon, describing it as an isolated incident.
Broad Street Crime Data: Rape, Kidnapping, Poison Assault
Exclusive police data shows over 100 crimes reported on Birmingham's Broad Street in one month, including serious offences like rape, kidnapping, and assault by poison.
Midland Drug Gang Sentenced for Exploiting Vulnerable
Five members of a Midlands drug gang have been sentenced to over 30 years combined for running a cocaine operation that preyed on vulnerable individuals and laundered hundreds of thousands in profits.
Driver Kills Drunk Pedestrian in Birmingham, Judge Counts to Five
Walter Burke struck and killed Jasbir Singh on Birmingham's ring road. The judge counted to five in court to illustrate the driver's failure to react, resulting in a suspended sentence.
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Dudley Survey: Less Than Half Feel Safe Despite Low Crime
A Dudley Council survey reveals only 49% feel safe in the borough, with antisocial behaviour as the top concern, despite having the lowest crime rate in the West Midlands.
Man Jailed for Machete Threat to Youths in Colwyn Bay
A 23-year-old man has been sentenced to 20 months in prison after brandishing a machete at a group of youngsters in Colwyn Bay, with bodycam footage capturing his arrest.
Woman Jailed for Stabbing Victim After Hug Request
Kirsty Kemp, 36, has been sentenced to three years and six months in prison for stabbing a woman in the back after asking for a hug during a walk in Nottingham.
Three Arrested After Body Found in Coventry Wheelie Bin
Two men and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man's body was discovered inside a wheelie bin in Coventry's Cash's Park. Police are appealing for information.
Manhunt After Prisoner Escapes Midlands Jail
A manhunt is underway after Kieron Moss, 39, absconded from HMP Sudbury in Derbyshire. Police are appealing for public assistance in locating the convicted robber.
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Samurai Sword and Drugs Seized in Redditch Police Raid
Police in Redditch have arrested three men and seized a haul including a Samurai sword, flick knives, cannabis, and cash during a drugs warrant execution in Oakenshaw.
Three Injured in Bartley Green Street Fight, Two Hospitalized
Police and paramedics responded to a disorder on Curdale Road in Bartley Green, Birmingham, where three men were injured in a street fight. Two were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Husband Jailed for Life After Murdering Wife, Hiding Body
Alireza Askari, 42, stabbed his wife Paria Veisi four times and concealed her body under a flower bed after she left him. He was arrested while driving from Birmingham to Cardiff and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Missing Girl Inayah: New Image Released After Bullring Sighting
South Yorkshire Police have issued a new image of missing 14-year-old Inayah, who was last captured on CCTV at Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre after traveling by train from Sheffield.
Naked Jogger Filmed in Sutton Park as Police Investigate
Fresh video evidence shows a naked man with a backpack jogging through Sutton Park, following a similar sighting days earlier. West Midlands Police are investigating the initial incident but have not received reports of the latest footage.
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CCTV Operators Vow to Report Bike Thefts at Transport Hubs
CCTV operators in the West Midlands have reassured cyclists they will continue to report bike thefts at bus and rail stations to police, amid concerns over a drop in cycle parking numbers. Security officials emphasize proactive monitoring and collaboratio
Mother Jailed for Life After Killing Baby Daughter in West Bromwich
Zara Arsalan has been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering her two-month-old daughter Harleen Bains in 2020. Detectives painstakingly unpicked her web of lies over years of investigation.
Bin Workers Claim Public Backing in Year-Long Pay Dispute
Striking Birmingham bin workers report a shift in public opinion in their favor as the bitter pay dispute with the council marks its one-year anniversary, with workers highlighting community support and financial struggles.
Sutton Coldfield Conman Jailed for £136k Fraud on Elderly Woman
A Sutton Coldfield man who conned an elderly woman out of £136,000 with false gold investment claims and cartel stories has been sentenced to prison. Steven Porter used the money for his failing business and gambling addiction.
Armed Police at Telford Home, Man Arrested After Assault
A 56-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault and weapon possession after armed police were called to a residential street in Dawley, Telford, following an early morning incident.
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Man Hospitalised After Handsworth Assault in Birmingham
A man in his 30s was hospitalised following a violent early morning assault on Rookery Road in Handsworth, Birmingham. Police are investigating the incident and appealing for witnesses.
Police Hunt One Stop Shop Thief with Hazy CCTV Image
Staffordshire Police have released a blurry CCTV image as they appeal for public help to identify a suspect in a shoplifting incident at a One Stop store in Norton Canes.
Birmingham Roads Sealed After Handsworth Assault
A man in his 30s was attacked and hospitalized after disorder on Soho Road in Handsworth. Police cordoned off Rookery Road and Queens Head Road during their investigation.
Police Hunt Bike Pair After Teen Robbery in Wolverhampton
West Midlands Police are seeking two individuals on bicycles following a robbery where a teenage boy was threatened and robbed of his phone, earphones, and money on Tettenhall Road.
Armed Police Called to Telford Home After Assault
A 56-year-old man was arrested in Dawley, Telford, after an early morning assault led to the discovery of weapons, prompting armed police response.
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Machete Attack on Birmingham Footpath in Terrifying Robbery Bid
A masked knifeman brandishing a machete threatened a man on a secluded footpath in Hall Green, demanding his phone. The victim described the terrifying encounter as he managed to escape unharmed.
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