Man Jailed for Death by Dangerous Driving After Fatal Wolverhampton Crash
A man has been locked up for causing death by dangerous driving in a tragic Wolverhampton collision last year. Ryan Griffiths, 29, was struck by a dark VW Golf on Burleigh Road at around 9pm on 21 August 2024. The driver fled the scene after the crash. Victim Dies After Hit-and-Run Ryan was rushed to […]
Birmingham Man Jailed for Horrific Child Rape and Disturbing Image Cache
A Birmingham man has been slammed with a hefty 18-year jail sentence after being convicted of multiple child rape offences and hoarding hundreds of indecent images of children. Groomed Victim Speaks Out, Leading to Arrest Mohammed Ali, 23, from Handsworth, was busted after the young boy he abused bravely came forward. The victim revealed years […]
Man on Trial for Rape of Runaway Teen Claims ‘Setup’
A man accused of exploiting and repeatedly raping a 16-year-old runaway girl insists the claims against him are a “setup”. Accused Admits Picking Up Teen But Denies Rape Arqash Zaffar, 41, admits he picked up the girl in Birmingham in July 2019. He says she told him she was 20. Zaffar accepted the girl gave […]
Father and Son Nabbed Over £20 Million Heroin Haul Hidden in Juice
Heroin Smuggled in Pomegranate Juice Bottles Colin Bartlett, 54, and his son Lee, 30, from Bordesley Green, Birmingham, were caught up in a huge heroin smuggling ring. The gang concealed more than £20 million worth of pure heroin inside pomegranate juice containers. The drugs were smuggled all the way from Afghanistan using a fake […]
Gun Attack Near Sutton Coldfield Lanes: Five Charged
A man in his 30s was shot near The Lanes Shopping Centre in Sutton Coldfield around 7:30am on Friday, October 24. Fortunately, his injuries are not life-threatening, and he was taken to the hospital for treatment. Five Arrested and Charged in Shooting Incident Police swiftly arrested five suspects now facing serious charges, including attempted murder […]
Erdington Murderer Convicted for Killing Anthony Sharma
Diogo Bettencourt, 27, has been found guilty of murdering Anthony Sharma, 43, in a chilling case that rocked Erdington last November. The verdict was delivered today at Birmingham Crown Court. Final Moments and Cold-Blooded Crime On the night of 8 November 2023, Anthony Sharma was last seen alive heading to an off-licence with Bettencourt. They […]
Man Jailed Over Brutal Birmingham Assault and Massive Drug Haul
A Birmingham man has been locked up for more than two years after being caught in a police sting involving assault and a huge cannabis stash. Police Catch Xiao Long Lin During Routine Stop Back in May, West Midlands Police were patrolling the Southside area of Birmingham when they stopped a car. Among the passengers […]
Five Arrested Over Dawn Shooting in Sutton Coldfield
Five suspects have been charged following a chilling shooting near The Lanes Shopping Centre in Sutton Coldfield. The dramatic incident unfolded at around 7.30am on Friday, 24 October, leaving one man injured but thankfully not fatally. Man in His 30s Survives Gun Attack The victim, in his 30s, was rushed to the hospital, where medics […]
Life-Term Murderer Dies at HMP Styal – Investigation Underway
A probe has been launched after Lisa Clarke, a convicted murderer serving life at HMP Styal, died in custody. Who Was Lisa Clarke? Clarke, 53, was locked up for life in 2013 for the brutal torture and murder of Brian Farmer, a former soldier, in Yardley, Birmingham. She was ordered to serve at least 23 […]
Birmingham Man Locked Up for Brutal Walsall Attack
A Birmingham man has been convicted after a savage attack on a sex worker in Walsall. Simon Tang, 56, brutally assaulted the woman near a car park on Birmingham Street on 5 May. Baseball Bat Horror Tang shocked court by pulling a baseball bat from his car boot and repeatedly bashing his victim. The woman […]
Brum Teen Locked Up for Ruthless City Centre Attacks
An 18-year-old from Birmingham has been sentenced to five years in a Youth Offenders Institution after a series of savage attacks in the city centre left one victim with life-changing injuries. Callum Bennett’s Violent Spree Callum Bennett’s brutal assaults span from New Year’s Day to late February this year. First, he punched a man in […]
Sutton Coldfield Teen Locked Up for Sick Child Sex Crimes
A 19-year-old from Sutton Coldfield has been slammed with a lengthy jail sentence for horrific sex offences against children. Jayke Bullivant was sentenced to nine years behind bars at Birmingham Crown Court last week. Multiple Charges Including Rape and Abuse Bullivant pleaded guilty to a string of offences including rape, attempted rape, sexual abuse of […]
Man Charged with Murder in 2019 Kidnapping Case
A man has been charged with the murder of Tomasz Samel, six years after the shocking kidnapping that ended in tragedy. West Midlands Police confirmed the news today, revealing fresh arrests in the long-running investigation. Kidnapped from Handsworth Home, Tomasz Fought for Life Tomasz Samel, 45, was snatched from his home on Raleigh Close, Handsworth, […]
Gunpoint Carjacker Busted: 16 Years Behind Bars
A terrifying carjacking spree across Birmingham and Solihull has come to a dramatic end. Damien Scarlett, 36, from Wythall, has been slammed with 16 years in prison for holding drivers at gunpoint and stealing their cars. Snatched Cars, Scared Victims Scarlett’s rampage hit headlines after a brazen carjacking in Hall Green where a man was […]
Kent Police Tackle Football Disorder: Charges After Gillingham v Swindon Trouble
Police have underlined the importance of football safety measures after two men were charged following a disturbance involving rival supporters outside Gillingham railway station. The incident happened ahead of the League Two clash between Gillingham FC and Swindon Town on Saturday 26 April 2025. Kent Police officers, who had been deployed to minimise disruption, were […]
Lucy Connolly released from HMP Peterborough after 11 months in jail over deleted tweet
The wife of a Conservative councillor who was jailed for posting a racist tweet in the aftermath of the Southport attack has been released from prison after serving less than a year of her sentence. Lucy Connolly, who was sentenced to 31 months in October 2024 for inciting racial hatred, was freed from HMP Peterborough […]
Acocks Green Man Jailed for Fatally Stabbing Housemate in Bathroom
A man who murdered his housemate by stabbing him in the stomach at their shared home in Acocks Green has been jailed for over 16 years. Mohammed Ibrhim, aged 45, of Warwick Road, was sentenced to 16 years and 8 months in prison at Birmingham Crown Court after pleading guilty to the murder of […]
Tory Councillor’s Wife Lucy Connolly Set for Release After Serving Sentence for Southport Riots Tweet
Tory Councillor’s Wife Lucy Connolly Set for Release After Serving Sentence for Southport Riots Tweet Overview Lucy Connolly, the wife of a former Conservative councillor jailed for 31 months over a tweet inciting racial hatred following the Southport riots, is expected to be released from prison next month, friends have revealed. Connolly, a 42-year-old mother […]
