TikTok Lawyer Quits Case After New Footage Emerges of Manchester Airport Incident
In a surprising turn of events, a TikTok-famous lawyer, Akhmed Yakoob, has withdrawn from representing two men involved in a violent incident at Manchester Airport, following the release of new CCTV footage. The video revealed actions leading up to the moment when a police officer kicked one of the men, sparking widespread controversy. The incident, […]
West Midlands Police Seek Witnesses After Fatal Car Accident in Yardley
West Midlands Police are urging the public to come forward with any information following a tragic incident early this morning in Yardley, where an 18-year-old man lost his life. The accident occurred on Coventry Road, near the junction of Berkeley Road, shortly after 6:00 AM. A Hyundai i20 struck a tree, resulting in the death […]
First Picture after Tragic Loss at Lodge Farm Reservoir: Community Mourns 16-Year-Old Tyrese Johnson
The community is in mourning following the tragic death of 16-year-old Tyrese Johnson, who drowned at Lodge Farm Reservoir on Tuesday evening. West Midlands Police confirmed that the incident occurred around 6 PM when Tyrese, who had just completed his school year, encountered difficulties while in the water. Chief Superintendent Anthony Tagg of the Dudley […]
Birmingham Stabbing: Man Charged with Wounding with Intent
A 21-year-old man has been charged in connection with a stabbing incident that occurred in Birmingham on Sunday evening. West Midlands Police responded to reports of a stabbing at a residence on Ingoldsby Road, Northfield, shortly before 9:00 PM on July 21.
Tragic Death in Coventry: Woman Fatally Mauled by Pet Dog
In a heartbreaking incident in Coventry, a woman in her 30s was fatally mauled by her pet dog at her residence on Wexford Road. The attack occurred shortly after noon on Monday, prompting a swift response from emergency services. Upon arrival, police and paramedics found the woman in a critical condition inside the home. Despite […]
Man Jailed for 14 Years After Brutal Assault on Baby in Walsall
Man Jailed for Brutal Assault on Baby, Causing Lifelong Brain Damage The sentencing took place at Wolverhampton Crown Court, where the severity of the baby’s injuries and the impact on his life were highlighted. Cattell’s Claims Rejected When initially questioned by officers, Cattell claimed that the baby had fallen over. He pleaded not guilty to […]
West Midlands Police Expand Naloxone Training to Save Lives
The Police and Crime Commissioner says he’s ‘delighted’ more frontline police officers will soon be carrying an antidote used to reverse the effects of a drug overdose.
West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner, Simon Foster, has delivered on a promise that Naloxone would be rolled out much further, with training now expanded force-wide.
Naloxone is a nasal spray which can temporarily reverse the effects of an overdose from opioids such as heroin, methadone, morphine and fentanyl. It can buy precious time until specialist paramedics arrive.
Thanks to the PCC, extra training has now commenced that will see 280 neighbourhood and response officers carry and administer Naloxone.
“West Midlands Police became the first force in the country to pilot the use of Naloxone. Since then, 28 other forces across England and Wales have followed suit.
“I’ve been keen to continue to expand the use of Naloxone, by officers across the West Midlands, for a number of years. So I’m delighted to hear t..
Sex Offender Sentenced to Jail for Possession of Indecent Images and Facilitating Child Sex Offences
A sex offender from Wolverhampton found in possession of thousands of indecent images of children has been jailed. Richard Haswell was found guilty of possession of indecent images, possession of extreme pornography, six counts of making indecent images and two counts of arranging or facilitating a child sex offence. Some of the images he had […]
Man Arrested on Suspicion of Attempted Murder After Car Hits Four Pedestrians in Walsall
Authorities have arrested a 27-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder following a harrowing incident in Walsall. On July 5, just before 5pm, a vehicle mounted the pavement on Prince Street, striking four pedestrians. The driver fled the scene, leaving two men in their 20s with serious injuries. Thankfully, their injuries are not believed to […]
Man Convicted of Raping Young Girl in Wolverhampton Receives 12-Year Sentence
Dane Bartholomew from Sussex, has been sentenced to 12 years and four months in prison after being convicted of raping a young girl in Wolverhampton. The case came to light when the victim bravely disclosed the abuse to her family, leading to a thorough investigation by Police. Victim’s Courageous Testimony Bartholomew’s trial took an unexpected […]
Inquest into Death of West Midlands Fire Chief Wayne Brown to Begin Next Year Amid Allegations of Misrepresentation
Police have confirmed that they are not treating Mr. Brown’s death as suspicious. He was found dead on January 24, shortly after allegations about his credentials came to light. Submissions from barristers representing the fire service and West Midlands Police were heard, along with a lawyer representing a man facing criminal proceedings for alleged harassment […]
Appeal after cyclist killed in collision in Yardley
West Midlands Police say they are investigating after a cyclist died in a collision with a car in Birmingham yesterday. Officers were called to the roundabout at the junction of Stoney Lane and Church Road in Yardley just after 9.45pm.
Tragedy in Coventry: Seven-Month-Old Baby Girl Dies After Dog Attack
A seven-month-old baby girl has tragically died after being mauled by the family dog at her home in Coventry. The incident occurred on Sunday afternoon at a property on Shorncliffe Road. West Midlands Police reported: “A baby has tragically died after being bitten by a pet dog at a home in Coventry. We were called […]
Urgent Appeal: Suspect Wanted in Connection with Coventry Hit-and-Run
The West Midlands Police have issued an urgent appeal to the public in the ongoing investigation of the tragic hit-and-run that claimed the life of 12-year-old Keaton Slater in Coventry. Authorities are actively seeking 21-year-old Dolars Aleksanders, who is wanted on suspicion of death by dangerous driving following the collision on Radford Road, Coventry, on […]
Appeal Following Serious Collision in Kings Heath
West Midlands Police Appeal are appealing for information following a collision involving a lorry and a pedestrian in Kings Heath. The incident occurred on Alcester Road South, near the junction of Woodthorpe Road, just before 6:15pm yesterday (June 13).
Man Charged with Murders of Two Men Hit by Car
West Midlands Police have charged a man in connection with the deaths of two men who were struck by a car in separate incidents on the same day in Coventry. Emiljano Kasaj, 33, of no fixed address, has been charged with the murders of pedestrian Leo Moran, 44, and cyclist Joel Carriedo, 47. The two […]
West Midlands Police are investigating after a man was hit by a car which then failed to stop on Coventry Road Birmingham
Four people have been arrested. The 58-year-old was struck by a Seat Leon between the junctions of Muntz Street and Charles Road at around 11pm yesterday.
West Midlands Police are investigating after a man was hit by a car which then failed to stop on Coventry Road Birmingham
Four people have been arrested. The 58-year-old was struck by a Seat Leon between the junctions of Muntz Street and Charles Road at around 11pm yesterday. The victim remains in hospital in a critical condition today. Det Sgt Paul Hughes, from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Our investigation is making good progress and we’ve […]
