West Midlands Police to Host Youth Football Tournament
West Midlands Police is set to host a community football tournament for young people across the region on Saturday, October 5, 2024. The event, which will take place at the police training centre, Tally Ho!, aims to foster positive relationships between local youth and law enforcement officers. The seven-a-side tournament will feature teams of players […]
Convicted Attempted Murderer Sharaz Ali on the Run, Suspected to Be in South London
Police are urgently seeking the whereabouts of 43-year-old Sharaz Ali, who was convicted of attempted murder after stabbing his wife in Stechford, Birmingham, on September 10, 2021. Ali, who failed to attend his trial in August 2022 and was convicted in his absence, has been on the run since then. West Midlands Police have been […]
Woman Charged After Smethwick Stabbing Leaves Man Hospitalised
A 32-year-old woman has been charged following a stabbing incident in Smethwick that left a man hospitalized with injuries. The incident occurred on Thursday, September 5, when emergency services were called to South Road at approximately 4:15 PM. Upon arrival, police discovered a man suffering from multiple stab wounds. Following an investigation, authorities arrested Jessica […]
Major Flooding Disrupts Traffic in Springfield, Birmingham
A significant water main burst has led to extensive flooding in the Springfield area of Birmingham, causing road closures and widespread traffic disruption. The incident, which occurred overnight, has prompted a multi-agency response to mitigate the situation and minimise damage to properties and businesses in the affected area. Authorities have closed Stratford Road between Knowle […]
Police Appeal After Hit-and-Run Leaves 11-Year-Old Boy Seriously Injured
An 11-year-old boy is in the hospital with serious injuries after being involved in a hit-and-run incident on Coleshill Road, near the Clock Garage, on Saturday, August 31, around 6:40 PM BST. The young victim had just disembarked from a bus when he was struck by a silver Vauxhall Vivaro van. The driver of the […]
Two Teenage Boys Charged with Murder of 13-Year-Old Jahziah Coke in Oldbury
Two teenage boys have been charged with the murder of 13-year-old Jahziah Coke, who tragically lost his life after being stabbed in Oldbury last Thursday, West Midlands Police confirmed. Jahziah, described by his mother as a “very polite, kind, and family-orientated young man,” succumbed to his injuries despite efforts to save him. In a heartfelt […]
Murder Investigation Launched After Teenager Fatally Stabbed in Sandwell
West Midlands Police have launched a murder investigation following the tragic death of a 13-year-old boy who was fatally stabbed at a property in Oldbury yesterday afternoon. Emergency services were called to the scene on Lovett Avenue at approximately 4:00 PM on 29 August 2024, after the boy was found critically injured. Paramedics provided immediate […]
Investigation Launched After Two Seriously Injured in Bartley Green Incident
An investigation is underway after two men were seriously injured during a violent incident in Bartley Green on Wednesday, August 28. West Midlands Police were called to an address on Clapgate Lane at approximately 5:40 PM, where paramedics were already on the scene treating a man for a gunshot wound. The 48-year-old victim was quickly […]
Police Investigation Launched After Incidents in Birmingham
West Midlands Police have launched investigations into several criminal incidents that occurred during protests in Birmingham last night. Police say that despite fears of large-scale unrest, the anticipated significant protest activity did not materialise, though authorities report several isolated incidents of criminal behaviour. According to police reports, a large gathering took place in the Bordesley […]
‘No Whites’ Graffiti in Birmingham Investigated by Police
Police in Birmingham have launched an investigation after racist graffiti with phrases such as “No whites” and “No whites allowed” appeared in multiple locations across the inner-city Alum Rock neighbourhood last week. The incidents have raised concerns within the local community about attempts to stir up racial tension in the area. CCTV Footage Captures Vandalism […]
West Midlands Police Continue Attempted Murder Investigation in Birmingham
In the early hours of Saturday, August 24, 2024, West Midlands Police launched an investigation into a stabbing incident that occurred in Birmingham. The incident, which took place at the junction of Dudley Road and Bellefield Road, has resulted in one man being hospitalised and multiple arrests. Police were called to the scene of a […]
Police Capture Two Dogs Suspected of Mauling Man to Death in Rubery
Two bulldog-style dogs suspected of fatally attacking their owner’s brother have been captured by police following a two-day search. The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday when officers were called to Hereford Close after reports of loose dogs and a foul smell emanating from a back garden. A 33-year-old man, named locally […]
Urgent Appeal for Missing Dogs After Man Found Dead in Suspected Fatal ‘Attack’ in West Midlands
West Midlands Police have issued an urgent appeal for information after a man was found dead in his garden in Rubery, and two dogs suspected of being involved in the fatal attack are still missing. The police believe that at least one of the dogs may have attacked the man, contributing to his death. Investigation […]
Teenagers Arrested in Dudley with Firearms Seized
In a significant operation on the morning of August 13, two teenagers were arrested in the Netherton area of Dudley, West Midlands. Authorities also seized two firearms during the operation, which took place at around 7:00 AM on Hockley Lane. West Midlands Police conducted the raid as part of an ongoing investigation into gun-related crime […]
Birmingham Man Arrested for Inciting Riot After Posting Threatening Video
A 49-year-old man from Birmingham has been arrested on charges of inciting a riot following the posting of a video on social media in which he threatened Tommy Robinson and the English Defence League (EDL) while armed with a rifle. The incident occurred on Monday, prompting swift action from officers from the West Midlands Police. […]
Mob Attacks Man Outside Birmingham Pub
A man standing outside The Clumsy Swan, a popular pub in Birmingham, was violently attacked by a large group of rioters tonight. The shocking incident unfolded as over 100 individuals converged on the location while customers were still inside the establishment. Eyewitness Accounts and Social Media Footage Police Response West Midlands Police arrived at the […]
Sex Offender Jailed for Rape and Historic Sexual Abuse of Children
A man from Birmingham has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for multiple rapes against a woman and the historic rape and sexual abuse of two children. Marcus Newton, 27, from Aston, was convicted following a trial at Wolverhampton Crown Court on July 26. The first victim contacted the police to report being raped […]
Boy, 16, Arrested on Suspicion of Attempted Murder Following Armed Disorder in Walsall
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a violent incident in Walsall left four people injured, West Midlands Police have confirmed. In a follow-up on Friday, police disclosed that one man had been discharged from the hospital and subsequently arrested, while three others remained hospitalized but were not in life-threatening […]
