Three Teenagers Convicted of Murdering Reuben Higgins in Solihull Stabbing
Three teenagers have been convicted of the murder of 17-year-old Reuben Higgins, who was fatally stabbed during a brutal attack in Marston Green, Solihull, in October 2024. Despite attempts by passers-by to save him, Reuben succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. Thanks to CCTV footage, witness statements, and forensic […]
Three Teens Admit Roles in Northfield Stabbing That Left Boy Critically Injured
Three teenagers have pleaded guilty to charges connected to a violent stabbing that left a 15-year-old boy with life-threatening injuries in Northfield, Birmingham, last November.
Major Coventry Drug Trafficking Ring Dismantled — Six Men Jailed for Over 60 Years
Six men from Coventry have been jailed for over 60 years after police dismantled a major drug trafficking ring as part of Operation Target. Cocaine, weapons, and cash were seized.
Drug Dealer Busted in Coventry Taxi with £23,000 Worth of Heroin
Keren Kumar has been jailed after being caught with 1kg of heroin hidden in a taxi in Coventry. Police hailed the bust as part of Operation Target.
Man Jailed After High-Speed Hit-and-Run That Left Teenage Girl with Life-Changing Injuries
A reckless driver who seriously injured a 13-year-old girl in a hit-and-run collision in Erdington has been sentenced to three years in prison. The girl was rushed to hospital with life-threatening and life-changing injuries. Although she survived, her family said her life “will never be the same,” detailing the long and painful journey she […]
Man Jailed After Ramming Police Vehicles in Dramatic Attempt to Flee
A 39-year-old man has been jailed after ramming multiple police vehicles in a desperate attempt to evade officers in Birmingham last October, despite being disqualified from driving until 2027. Mohammed Shaheeb, of Pershore Road, was sentenced to 22 weeks in prison at Birmingham Crown Court on Thursday (April 17) after admitting to dangerous driving, going […]
Two Men Jailed After £250,000 Black Country Car Theft Spree
Two men have been jailed following a major police investigation into a series of high-value car thefts across Dudley and Sandwell, in which 15 vehicles worth nearly £250,000 were stolen from residents’ driveways while they slept. Between September and December 2022, homes throughout the Black Country were targeted in an organised burglary operation. The thieves […]
Two men charged with violent disorder as part of investigation into Walsall murder
West Midlands Police have charged two men with violent disorder and possession of a knife as part of our investigation into the murder of Mohammed Khan in Walsall. The charges are part of our investigation into disorder and the subsequent death of Mr Khan, who was attacked on Bloxwich Road on 17 March. Five […]
Pair Jailed for Imprisonment and Torture of Two Women in Birmingham
A man and a woman have been jailed after subjecting two women to shocking abuse and torture in a harrowing case described by police as “truly horrific.” Detectives later uncovered a second victim who suffered a separate but equally disturbing five-hour ordeal at the hands of both Coley and Khan. During the attack, […]
Man Jailed for Smuggling Gun Parts in 48-Year-Old Car from Pakistan
NCA Investigation Uncovers Hidden Firearms Parts in Classic Vehicle A Birmingham man has been sentenced to eight years in prison after attempting to smuggle 72 firearms parts into the UK, concealed inside a vintage 1976 Datsun Sunny shipped from Pakistan. Yasir Khan, 40, pleaded guilty to firearms smuggling following an National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation, […]
Dangerous Drive-By Shooting at Memorial Wake Leads to Life Sentence
A devastating drive-by shooting at a memorial wake in Birmingham has resulted in a life sentence for the perpetrator who targeted mourners gathered to remember a teenage knife crime victim. The incident, which left four people injured including a 14-year-old girl, has highlighted the ongoing concerns about gun violence in the region. Details of the […]
Sexual Predator Jailed: Birmingham Man Gets 16-Year Sentence for Horrific Teen Abuse
In October 2023, we received an anonymous call about a girl being sexually abused. Our initial inquiries led us to identify 38-year-old Ogochukwu Diayi as someone we wanted to speak to, and he was arrested later that day. On Friday (17 January) he was sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court to 16 years in prison. He […]
Man Charged with Murder in Connection with Gavin Parry’s Death in Birmingham
A man has been charged with the murder of Gavin Parry, who was fatally shot in Birmingham in April 2021. Remell Bailey, 27, appeared before magistrates on Monday, where he was formally charged with murder. He has been remanded in custody and is set to appear at Birmingham Crown Court on 6 March. Detectives have […]
Birmingham Teen Convicted of Terror Offences Following Friend’s Prison Sentence
A 19-year-old man from Birmingham, Shaan Farooq, has been found guilty of terrorism offences at Birmingham Crown Court. Farooq, from Saltley, was convicted on three counts of intentionally distributing terrorist material, following an earlier guilty plea to possessing extremist content between May and July 2022. In addition, El-Harith was sentenced to three years and […]
The Role of the Sussex Man in One of the UK’s Largest Cocaine Busts of 2023
In a significant breakthrough for law enforcement, Staffordshire Police have successfully disrupted a major cocaine supply chain, resulting in the conviction of three men found with £10 million worth of drugs. The regional organised crime unit (ROCU) led the operation, which apprehended the suspects following a meticulously coordinated stakeout in Sutton Coldfield on April 10. […]
Childminder Jailed for 31 Months for Inciting Racial Hatred After Southport Attacks
A childminder married to a Conservative councillor has been sentenced to 31 months in prison for inciting racial hatred on social media following the Southport attacks. Lucy Connolly, 41, was sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court after pleading guilty to the charge of publishing a social media post that stirred up racial hatred against asylum seekers. […]
Armed Robbery in Solihull: Five Men Convicted in Major IT Equipment Theft
Five men have been convicted following an armed robbery in Solihull that resulted in the theft of IT equipment valued between £150,000 and £250,000. The incident, which occurred in March this year, involved a raid on a business premises where staff were threatened at knifepoint. The convicted individuals are Jermaine Williams, Benjamin Need, Mark Earl, […]
Man Jailed for Life in Birmingham Firearms Plot
A 22-year-old man involved in a plot to kill a man in Birmingham using a submachine gun has been sentenced to life in prison. Sujeel Amjad, from Alum Rock, played a key role in planning a terrifying firearms attack that nearly claimed a life after a house and a car were shot at in a […]
