Police Checkpoints Target Drivers in Birmingham Areas
West Midlands Police conducted a dedicated traffic operation in Hall Green and Bordesley Green, seizing seven vehicles and reporting 24 drivers for offences.
Category : Community Safety
Shooting Shocks Sutton Coldfield: Man Gunned Down
Residents in Sutton Coldfield express shock after a man in his 20s was shot in a targeted attack on Mount View, a normally quiet cul-de-sac. Police investigation ongoing.
Birmingham Criminals Jailed in January 2026
A father-son duo on the run, a chainsaw attacker, and a deadly driver are among the Birmingham criminals sentenced to prison in January 2026.
Police Hunt for Gunman After Sutton Coldfield Shooting
West Midlands Police are conducting a major investigation after a man in his 20s was seriously injured in a targeted shooting on Mount View. Officers are searching multiple locations and appealing for witnesses.
Shoplifter Arrested in Laundry Aisle Drama
CCTV footage captures the moment a prolific thief was detained in a Wolverhampton shop after stealing £2,000 worth of goods. Martin Johnson, 35, was jailed for 52 weeks.
Man Shot in Sutton Coldfield Home in Targeted Attack
A man in his 20s has been hospitalised with serious gunshot wounds after a targeted shooting at a property on Mount View in Sutton Coldfield late on Saturday night.
Readers Demand Naming of Teen Killer in Leo Ross Murder
Angry BirminghamLive readers are calling for the teenage murderer of 12-year-old Leo Ross to be publicly identified, despite legal anonymity protections for child defendants.
Birmingham Man Jailed After Toby Carvery Rampage
Chad Pulisciano, 33, has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison for a violent rampage at a Toby Carvery in Hall Green, Birmingham, after starting to drink vodka at 7am.
Birmingham Police Officer Sacked for Domestic Violence
A West Midlands Police officer has been dismissed without notice after assaulting her boyfriend during a domestic argument, breaching professional standards.
Section 60 Powers Enforced in Birmingham After Serious Incidents
West Midlands Police have implemented Section 60 stop and search powers across parts of Birmingham following a series of serious crimes, including a firearms discharge and assault.
Shoplifter Jailed for 18-Day Brierley Hill Crime Spree
Darren Skidmore, 52, has been sentenced to 18 weeks in prison for a series of thefts targeting supermarkets in Brierley Hill, with police urging vigilance against retail crime.
Two Men Charged with Class A Drug Supply
Two men from Birmingham and Staffordshire have been charged with possession with intent to supply Class A drugs after police discovered crack, heroin, and cocaine in Cannock.
Police Investigate Wolverhampton Street Attack on Woman
West Midlands Police are investigating a brutal assault where a woman was beaten to the ground in Wolverhampton's Whitmore Reans area, appealing for witnesses who intervened.
UK E-Bike Safety Warning Issued by Firefighters
West Sussex firefighters urge UK households to buy e-bikes only from reputable sources following a dangerous fire caused by a lithium-ion battery conversion kit.
Detective's Suspended Sentence for Inappropriate Victim Relationship
A Warwickshire Police detective who pursued an inappropriate relationship with a child victim's mother has received a suspended jail sentence after warning her to delete their messages.
CCTV Appeal After Stourbridge Shop Robbery
West Midlands Police release CCTV image after a shop worker was threatened during a robbery in Stourbridge on December 27, appealing for public information.
West Midlands' Most Wanted: Faces Evading Capture
West Midlands Police continue their search for several alleged criminals who have remained on the most wanted list for years, with public appeals yet to yield results.
Birmingham's Most Dangerous Streets: Crime Data Analysis
New West Midlands Police data for 2025 identifies Birmingham's most dangerous areas, with Lozells and East Handsworth recording the highest violent and sexual offences.
Court Discovers Asylum Seeker's True Age in Murder Trial
Deng Chol Majek has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Rhiannon Skye Whyte, with the court determining his true age to be significantly older than claimed.
Pupil Stabbed with Fishing Needle at Wallasey School
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested after a pupil was stabbed in the leg with a baiting needle at St Mary's Catholic College in Wallasey. The victim is in stable condition in hospital.
Police Amnesty for Turkish Blank-Fire Guns in Staffordshire
Staffordshire Police announce a month-long amnesty for five specific Turkish-made top-venting blank firearms, allowing owners to surrender them without prosecution.
Police Appeal After Man Smashes Tamworth Shop Door
Tamworth Police have released a grainy CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to after a glass-paned shop door was smashed on George Street in January.
Man Injured in Birmingham Assault, Arrest Made
A man in his 20s sustained a serious head injury in a disturbance on Alcester Street, Birmingham. Police arrested a 35-year-old suspect on suspicion of assault.
Maya Jama's £4m Home Burgled in Alderley Edge
Love Island host Maya Jama and Manchester City footballer Ruben Dias have been left heartbroken after their £4 million Alderley Edge mansion was targeted by burglars while they were away.
Midlands Brothel and Drug Network Uncovered by Police
West Midlands Police have arrested multiple individuals and discovered a suspected brothel in Telford alongside significant drug hauls in Birmingham and Rowley Regis during Operation Fearless.
Drug Dealers Convicted of Murdering Dad 'Yankee' in Birmingham
Two drug dealers who operated the 'Ace Line' have been found guilty of beating Craig Dean, known as Yankee, to death in Moseley. The community has shown overwhelming support.
Birmingham PC Tackles Motorbike Thieves in City Centre
Footage shows a Birmingham police officer racing through the city centre to tackle two suspected motorbike thieves near New Street Station, with one arrest made.
CCTV Captures Trio Stealing £700 Bikes in Stafford
Three individuals from Stafford have been apprehended after CCTV footage captured them stealing two bicycles worth approximately £700 each from a supermarket bike rack.
Police Hunt Burglary Gang After 30+ West Midlands Break-Ins
West Mercia Police are investigating over 30 linked burglaries across Worcestershire and Herefordshire, releasing CCTV images and appealing for public information.
CCTV Appeal After Birmingham Bar Glassing Attack
West Midlands Police are appealing for public help to identify a man wanted in connection with a serious glassing assault at a Bennetts Hill bar in Birmingham city centre.
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