Man Barricades Himself Inside Home in Rubery as Armed Police and Negotiators Rush to Scene
West Midlands Police are currently dealing with a tense standoff on Pearman Road in Rubery, where a man has reportedly barricaded himself inside a property. Local residents have been advised to avoid the area, and some nearby homes have reportedly been evacuated as a precaution. No injuries have been reported at this time. This […]
Police Appeal: Man Sought After Non-Payment Incident in Birmingham
West Midlands Police have launched an appeal to identify a man in connection with a theft incident involving making off without payment from a business in Saltley, Birmingham.
Urgent Appeal to Find Missing 34-Year-Old Woman from Edgbaston
Police have issued a renewed public appeal for help in locating Kimberley, a 34-year-old woman who has been missing from Edgbaston, Birmingham since midnight on Monday, 14 April 2025. The community is asked to check gardens, outbuildings, and other areas where someone may seek shelter. Local volunteers and police are continuing search efforts across […]
Urgent Appeal to Find Missing 72-Year-Old Woman from Walsall
West Midlands Police have issued an urgent appeal for information after a 72-year-old woman named Deirdre was reported missing from Walsall on Friday morning. If you are Deirdre and are reading this, police are urging you to please make contact as soon as possible to confirm you are safe.
Appeal Launched After Woman in Her 70s Seriously Injured in Oldswinford Collision
West Midlands Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a serious collision in Oldswinford that left a woman in her 70s hospitalised with serious injuries. The incident occurred just before 4pm on Thursday, 17 April, on Hagley Road near the service station at the junction with Glasshouse Hill. A red Vauxhall Corsa struck […]
£2,500 Reward Offered for Information Leading to Arrest of Brett Dougall
Crimestoppers UK is offering a reward of up to £2,500 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of Brett Dougall, who is wanted by West Midlands Police in connection with a string of offences. Public Urged to Help The reward is available exclusively for information submitted to Crimestoppers that leads to both […]
Urgent Appeal to Find Missing Teenager Katelyn, 17, from Dudley
Police and the Missing Persons Team have issued an urgent appeal to help find 17-year-old Katelyn, who has been reported missing from Dudley, West Midlands. There is growing concern for her welfare. Public Asked to Help Authorities are urging anyone who may have seen Katelyn or has any information to come forward immediately. “If […]
Woman dies after collision at golf course
A woman who was critically injured after being hit by a van at a golf course in Shenstone has sadly died, Staffordshire Police confirmed today. The incident occurred at around 10:25am on Friday, April 11, near Blake Street and Birmingham Road, between Sutton Coldfield and Shenstone. Emergency services rushed to the scene and the woman […]
Man Charged After Violent Assault on Teens in Stourbridge
A man has been charged following a violent robbery in Stourbridge that left two teenagers injured and sparked concern in the local community. Arrests and Charges Ryan Hand, 36, has been charged with robbery and possession of a bladed article. He was remanded in custody and appeared before Wolverhampton Magistrates Court on Wednesday, 16 April. […]
Cloned Car Chase in Erdington Leads to Arrest and Charges for Multiple Burglaries
A man has been arrested and charged with multiple offences after a dramatic police chase in Erdington involving a cloned vehicle stolen during a burglary. Officers from West Midlands Police’s Road Crime Team spotted the cloned car in the area and deployed a pre-emptive stinger device to safely bring the vehicle to a stop. The […]
Police Appeal After Female Cyclist Assaulted in Broad Daylight in Birmingham
West Midlands Police have launched a public appeal after a female cyclist was punched in the face during an unprovoked assault in Birmingham city centre last November. Local residents have also expressed concern. One commuter, who cycles along the same route daily, said: “It’s shocking. You’d expect this kind of attack to happen at […]
Former West Midlands Police Staff Member Charged with Supplying Cocaine
A former West Midlands Police call handler has been charged with supplying Class A drugs following an investigation directed by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). In a statement issued today, the IOPC confirmed that, following the conclusion of the investigation, the case was referred to the Crown Prosecution Service, which authorised the […]
Urgent Appeal to Find Missing 12-Year-Old Girl Last Seen in Birmingham
An urgent search is underway to locate 12-year-old Erin, who has been reported missing from Birmingham, with police and community groups expressing serious concern for her welfare. Erin was last seen on Monday, 14 April 2025, in the Kings Heath area. She has not been seen or heard from since, prompting a widespread public appeal […]
Man Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter After Fatal Nightclub Attack in Walsall
A man who fatally assaulted a clubber outside a Walsall nightclub has pleaded guilty to manslaughter, Wolverhampton Crown Court has confirmed. Kejuan Malone, 33, of Osprey Close, admitted to killing Kevin Taylor, 51, during a violent incident in which he punched the victim multiple times, causing him to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The court […]
Police Appeal: Woman Sought After Shop Worker Injured in Handsworth Robbery Attempt
West Midlands Police have launched a public appeal to identify a woman in connection with an attempted robbery that left a shop worker injured in Handsworth last month. The incident occurred around 2pm on Tuesday, 19 March, at a store on Holyhead Road, where a worker sustained a hand injury while attempting to prevent the […]
Renewed Appeal to Find Missing 11-Year-Old Girl from Smethwick
Police have issued a renewed appeal for help to locate 11-year-old Tilli, who has been reported missing from Smethwick, in Sandwell, West Midlands. Authorities say there is extreme concern for her welfare. West Midlands Police are urging members of the public to call 999 immediately if they see Tilli or have any information about […]
Plant Hire Company Fined Over £800,000 for Abnormal Load Breach Following Road Safety Operation
A national plant hire operator has been ordered to pay more than £800,000 after being found guilty of transporting an abnormal load without proper notification — a serious road safety breach uncovered during a police-led operation. This discrepancy significantly altered the vehicle’s weight distribution and gross weight, making the original notification invalid. Further inspection […]
Woman, 22, Charged with Manslaughter After Death of 14-Month-Old Noah Sibanda at Dudley Nursery
A 22-year-old woman has been charged with manslaughter following the tragic death of a 14-month-old boy at a nursery in Dudley, West Midlands. Fairytales Nursery Limited itself has also been charged with corporate manslaughter and failing to comply with health and safety duties. The nursery has since closed down. All three defendants are due […]
