Coventry Woman Charged After Police Seize Four Firearms in West Midlands Raid
West Midlands Police recover four firearms and ammunition during a raid on Uxbridge Avenue, Coventry. Woman charged and remanded in custody ahead of court appearance.
Man Arrested After Stolen and Cloned Car Pursuit in Erdington
A man has been arrested and charged following a dramatic police pursuit in Erdington involving a stolen and cloned car, officers from the Road Crime Team have confirmed. The vehicle, which had been reported stolen during a recent burglary, was spotted by police in the Erdington area. Officers acted swiftly, deploying a pre-emptive stinger to […]
Urgent Appeal to Find Missing Teenager Jaida, 15, from Smethwick
Police have launched an urgent appeal to locate 15-year-old Jaida, who has been reported missing from Smethwick, West Midlands. Police have issued a direct message to Jaida, urging her to get in contact: “Jaida, if you are reading this, please contact West Midlands Police.” Anyone who sees Jaida or has any information, no matter […]
Coventry Man Convicted of Indecent Exposure and Sexual Assault in War Memorial Park
A man has been convicted of indecent exposure and sexual assault following a disturbing incident in Coventry’s War Memorial Park that has sent shockwaves through the local community. Ranjit Sadra, 45, appeared before Coventry Magistrates’ Court on 24 April, where he pleaded guilty to both offences. The incident occurred in broad daylight in War Memorial […]
Urgent Appeal to Find Missing Teenager Aishah, 16, from Birmingham
Urgent Appeal to Find Missing Teenager Aishah, 16, from Birmingham West Midlands Police have launched an urgent appeal to help locate 16-year-old Aishah, who has been reported missing from Birmingham. Aishah was last seen on Saturday, April 20, and there are growing concerns for her welfare. She is known to travel widely across the West […]
Tragic News: Woman Dies After Being Hit by Car in Oldswinford
Tragic News: Woman Dies After Being Hit by Car in Oldswinford A woman in her 70s has tragically died after being struck by a car in Oldswinford, West Midlands Police have confirmed. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene following the incident and is assisting officers with their enquiries. Police are now appealing […]
Teenage Boy Remanded in Custody Over Murder of 12-Year-Old Leo Ross in Birmingham
A teenage boy charged with the murder of 12-year-old Leo Ross has been further remanded in custody as the investigation into the tragic stabbing continues. In addition to the murder charge, the teenager faces multiple further allegations: Possession of a bladed article Assault of a woman on 22 October 2024 Two serious assaults on […]
Man Charged After Thompson Submachine Gun Seized in Birmingham Firearms Raid
A man has been charged after police uncovered a Thompson submachine gun and more than 100 rounds of ammunition during a firearms raid in Birmingham. Anthony Patterson, 44, of Alexandra Avenue, was arrested following the discovery earlier this month in Handsworth. He has been charged with possession of a prohibited weapon and ammunition without a […]
Appeal Launched After Shop Worker Threatened in Coventry Robbery
West Midlands Police have launched a public appeal after a shop worker was threatened during a robbery in Coventry last month. Members of the public can provide information by contacting West Midlands Police via Live Chat on the force’s official website or by calling 101, quoting crime reference 20/191075/25. Alternatively, anonymous tips can be […]
Police Appeal After Man Stabbed in Leg in Birmingham
West Midlands Police have launched a public appeal for information after a man was found stabbed in the leg on Hospital Street in Birmingham earlier this month. As part of the investigation, police have released an image of two men they wish to identify and speak with in connection with the assault. A spokesperson […]
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 Pedestrians Injured After Being Hit by Car in West Bromwich
Police and ambulance crews rushed to the scene of an incident on Lloyd Street, West Bromwich, after two pedestrians were struck by a car on the afternoon of Saturday, 20 April. Emergency services were called shortly after 3pm following reports that a man and a child had been hit by a vehicle. West Midlands Police […]
Driver Flees Cloned Van in Wolverhampton, Leaving Behind Girlfriend and Baby
A van driver fled the scene of a traffic stop in Wolverhampton, abandoning his girlfriend and a small baby inside the vehicle, West Midlands Police have confirmed. A spokesperson for West Midlands Police Traffic Unit said: “This cloned van was stopped in Wolverhampton after being picked up by our ANPR systems. The driver ran, […]
Three Arrested After Police Pursuit of Cloned and Stolen SUV in Darlaston
Three suspects have been arrested following a dramatic police pursuit involving a cloned and stolen SUV in Darlaston. Officers from the Road CrimeTeam spotted the suspicious vehicle, which had been linked to a series of recent offences. Upon attempting to stop the SUV, the driver failed to comply, prompting a pursuit through the area. The […]
Urgent Search Underway for Missing Birmingham Teenager Aishah, 16
West Midlands Police have launched an urgent appeal for information following the disappearance of 16-year-old Aishah from Birmingham. Aishah was last seen at 12 noon on Saturday, 19 April 2025, and concerns for her welfare are growing. The teenager has not been in contact with family or friends since, and authorities are treating her disappearance […]
Man Arrested After Barricading Himself Inside Birmingham Property
A 34-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill following a tense standoff in Rubery, Birmingham. A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “We have arrested a 34-year-old man on suspicion of making threats to kill after he voluntarily left a property on Pearman Road, Rubery, where he had earlier […]
Husband Pays Heartbreaking Tribute to ‘Beautiful’ Wife Killed in Golf Club Collision
A grieving husband has paid an emotional tribute to his “beautiful” wife, Suzanne Cherry, who tragically died after being struck by a van at Aston Wood Golf Club in Shenstone. A spokesperson for the force said: “Our thoughts remain with Suzanne’s family and loved ones at this devastating time. We are working to establish […]
Urgent Appeal Launched to Find Missing Man from Dudley
Police and the Missing Persons Team have issued an urgent appeal to help locate a missing man from Quarry Bank, Dudley, who was last seen on Sunday, April 20, 2025. West Midlands Police are urging anyone who may have seen Richard or has any information about his whereabouts to call 999 with immediate sightings […]
