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Latest news Three arrested over fatal non-stop collision in Halesowen 02/05/2017 Three people have been arrested in connection with a non-stop fatal collision in which a man died in Halesowen during the early hours of Monday morning (1 May). A 21-year-old man was arrested yesterday on suspicion of murder and released on police bail pending further enquiries. Two men, aged 32 and 19, were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and have also been released on police bail. An investigation is underway after 36-year-old Benjamin Morse died after he was hit by a dark coloured hatchback at around 12.15am. Pictured: Benjamin Morse The family of Mr Morse hav…

Latest news Police appeal following fatal non-stop collision 01/05/2017 Police are appealing for a driver involved in a fatal non-stop collision on Cherry Street, Halesowen to come forward. At around 12:15am this morning (Monday 1 May), a dark coloured hatchback was involved in a collision with a pedestrian who suffered fatal injuries. Despite the best efforts of medical staff the 34-year-old man was sadly pronounced dead shortly after. An investigation is underway to establish what has happened. The road is currently closed while specialist officers examine the scene. Detective Superintendent Tom Chisholm from Force CID said: We have already spoken to a number o…

Latest news Jailed: Gunman who blasted family home with shotgun 30/04/2017 A man who blasted shotgun cartridges at a family home in Coventry – shattering the front door and window – has been jailed for nearly 10 years after West Midlands Police proved he was the shooter. Genghis Khan opened fire at the house in Lauderdale Avenue in the early hours of 10 May last year – and the following month discharged a sawn-off shotgun at a vehicle parked outside the address. The home was unoccupied at the time of the shooting and no-one was hurt. Enquiries by detectives uncovered a neighbourhood dispute involving Khan and on June 10 – two days after the car shooting – officers…

Latest news Beat bobbies “saved life” of pensioner caught in workshop fire 30/04/2017 A man plucked from a burning outbuilding by two West Midlands Police officers has told his rescuers “I wouldn’t be here now if it wasn’t for you”. David Chilton was blown off his feet following an explosion in the workshop of his Wolverhampton home while trying to extinguish a small electrical fire. The 63-year-old – who is registered disabled – suffered burns to his legs and smoke inhalation as the fire took hold around him. Thankfully two Wolverhampton Police beat bobbies on patrol near David’s home in Griffiths Drive, Ashmore Park, saw smoke rising behind the property and ran…

Latest news Bus pickpocket jailed for thefts against elderly passengers 29/04/2017 A prolific pickpocket who targeted elderly passengers on public transport has been jailed. Daniel Glowacki, from Terry Street in Dudley, targeted elderly victims on and around the West Midlands bus network. One of his victims, an 88-year-old woman, was waiting to get off the bus when Glowacki shoved past and put his arm around her in a bid to confuse the lady while dipping her purse. On another occasion, Glowacki (pictured) pushed into a 74-year-old man as he stood to get off a bus and used the physical contact as a distraction to swipe his wallet. The pensioner’s bank cards were…

Latest news Three people appear in court on terrorism charges 28/04/2017 Three people have appeared at the Central Criminal Court today (Friday) on terrorism charges. Ummariyat Mirza, aged 21, Zainub Mirza, aged 23, and Madihah Taheer, aged 21, originally appeared before Westminster Magistrates Court on Thursday 6 April charged with a number of offences. Mirza and Mirza were today remanded in custody to next appear before Woolwich Crown Court on 4 September. Taheer will be granted bail once strict conditions have been put in place. She will also appear before Woolwich Crown Court on 4 September. View the full article

Latest news Images released of suspects following knife point robberies in Sutton Coldfield 28/04/2017 CCTV images have been released of three teenagers who police suspect threatened three boys during two knifepoint robberies in Sutton Coldfield. The first incident happened on Friday 31 March just after 3pm. A 15-year-old boy was walking down Lichfield Road towards the town centre when he was approached by two teenage boys. The teenagers threatened the 15-year-old with a knife and demanded he hand over his mobile phone and jacket before making off. The second incident happened on Monday 3 April at around 8.30pm as two friends were walking through Sutton Coldfield …

Latest news Second man convicted of murdering Kenichi Phillips 28/04/2017 A man has today been convicted for his part in the fatal shooting of a Birmingham teenager as he was sat in a parked car in the Ladywood area of the city. Isaiah Wright-Young, aged 37 of no fixed abode, was one of two men that opened fire on the car in which Kenichi Phillips sat while it was parked in St Marks Crescent in March 2016. Wright-Young went into hiding after the murder, but was discovered living in a flat in Dudley by police seven months later. Kenichi, who was 18 at the time, was a passenger in the Seat Ibiza and was struck in the jaw and neck by one of the bullets fired into t…

Latest news Workmate convicted of killing colleague 26/04/2017 A workmate has today been convicted of killing a colleague after flooring him with a single punch following an argument over football. Dean Hartley struck Karl Swift with such a blow he suffered a broken jaw and was knocked unconscious before hitting the floor in New Road, Halesowen. The pair and other co-workers - all from South Yorkshire - had been drinking at a pub in the town from the early evening of 8 September last year. There was a disagreement between Hartley and Mr Swift which saw them ’square up’ and ended up with the victim leaving and the rest of the group being asked to leave just after…

Latest news Teen car-jack suspects arrested in morning raids 26/04/2017 Three more teenagers suspected of being involved in car-jackings across Birmingham have been arrested during morning raids as West Midlands Police ramps up its pursuit of those behind the attacks. The 16-year-old boys were detained during warrants in Tyseley, Balsall Heath and Moseley this morning (26 April) and have been taken into police custody for questioning over a series of violent vehicle robberies in east Birmingham. West Midlands Police launched an investigation in February following reports of motorists being attacked for their vehicles in the Moseley and Kings Heath areas; in some …

Latest news Thousands of vehicles seized during WMP crackdown on uninsured drivers 26/04/2017 More than 12,000 vehicles were seized by West Midlands Police in just 12 months as part of a crackdown on uninsured and unlicensed drivers. The motors - which included a high-value Lamborghini Huracan and Bentley Continental - were pulled off the road between April 2016 and March this year after drivers were caught breaking the law. Vehicles which are seized for not being insured can be crushed or sold off at auction if the owner doesn’t obtain and provide the necessary documents to police within seven days. Those caught driving without insurance face being hit with bet…

Latest news Appeal following knife-point robbery at Ladbrokes 26/04/2017 CCTV of a man who stole thousands of pounds from a bookies shop in Acocks Green last month has been released by police in an effort to identify him. The suspect entered the Ladbrokes on Warwick Road just after 10pm on Saturday 25 March and, armed with a knife, pushed a cashier to the floor and forced him to open a safe. [embedded content] He instructed the cashier to fill a rucksack with cash before escaping with over £5,000. DC Kate Watts, leading the investigation, said: "The suspect used a weapon to threaten the victim and subjected him to a physical assault. "The footage clearly shows t…

Latest news Woman charged with terrorism offences 24/04/2017 A woman arrested in Birmingham today (Monday 24 April) on suspicion of terrorism offences has been charged. Madihah Taheer, aged 21, from St Agathas Road, Birmingham has been charged as follows: On or before 29 March 2017, with the intention of assisting another, namely Ummariyat Mirza, to commit acts of terrorism engaged in conduct in preparation for giving effect to that intention, namely by providing her bank details and other support to her husband so he could purchase a knife which would assist him to carry out an attack in the UK. Contrary to section 5(1) of the Terrorism Act 2006 Taheer has be…

Latest news Tributes paid to grandfather who died in Walsall crash 24/04/2017 Tributes have been paid to a ’loving’ 80 year-old grandfather who died after being hit by a car in Walsall. Salvatore Bongiovi passed away in hospital two days after the collision in Lichfield Road, near Rushall Care Home, on Wednesday (19 April). A family statement released this afternoon said: "The kindest, most loving and loved husband, father and grandfather, loved by everyone that met him. "Taken from us so cruelly and in the most unimaginable way." Officers are still seeking anyone who saw a silver Mercedes which is suspected of being involved in the collision at 11am.…

Latest news Derby day passes off without major disorder 24/04/2017 The derby between Birmingham City and Aston Villa passed off without any major disorder yesterday afternoon (Sunday 23 April). Our robust policing operation saw a highly visible presence of officers in and around Villa Park to ensure the safety of the public and fans. Match commander, Superintendent Dave Sturman, said: "There had been a lot of planning in preparation for this fixture and we are pleased the majority of supporters were able to enjoy the game in a safe environment. “We will review camera footage from this fixture and will undoubtedly take action against anyone involved in crime who …