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Latest news Appeal to help find missing Coventry man 15/01/2017 Police are appealing for information to trace a 48-year-old man who has gone missing from Coventry. Jeffrey Bromley went missing from his brother's home in Wood End at around 10.30am this morning (15 January) and officers are concerned for his well-being. Jeffrey is described as 6ft 1ins tall, with long dark brown hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a grey puffa style jacket. Inspector Lucy Bird, from Solihull Police, said: "We are urgently trying to trace Jeffrey and would ask him to get in touch so we know he is safe and well. "We would also ask anyone who may have seen Jeffrey to c…

Latest news Police name man who died in Solihull collision 15/01/2017 A young man who died following a collision in Solihull on Friday (13 January) has been named as Syed Ahmed Shah. Syed (pictured) was driving his Renault Clio along Eastcote Lane when he was involved in a collision with another car that was travelling in the opposite direction. He was treated at the scene by paramedics but sadly passed away. Syed’s family have paid the following tribute: “Syed Ahmed Shah, a loving son, brother and friend to many. He was always full of life and brought joy and happiness to everyone around him. “He was the kindest and most sincere young man. He will be missed by…

Latest news Appeal to find five people involved in football disorders 14/01/2017 We are appealing for help to identify five people suspected of being involved in disorders at football games last year. With football games taking place across the Midlands this weekend, officers are asking the public to help them identify the five pictured. The first image is of Jason Gallacher who is wanted for disorder following a football game between Coventry City and Northampton Town last August. The second and third images were captured at the Birmingham City and Preston North end game in September. Both are believed to have been involved in a disorder in which another man wa…

Latest news Brave bobbies rescue family from flat fire 14/01/2017 Two brave bobbies saved a family this morning after rescuing them from a flat fire in Birmingham. Despite being confronted by thick black smoke and intense heat the officers managed to reach the family and bring them out of the property to safety. PCs Martyn Carpenter and James Merson were first on the scene of the blaze in Pretoria Road, Bordesley Green, at just before 9am this morning (January 14). Despite struggling to see or breathe the pair who raced to the address within seconds of being alerted by a member of the public entered the burning flat. After putting out burning material the officer…

Latest news WMP's "Knot Man" helps unravel complex cases 14/01/2017 A forensic specialist with West Midlands Police is proving a leading light across the world - as a knot expert! Rob Bone is often sought for advice whenever a knot - made from materials such as rope, scarves or clothes - is recovered from a scene. By the type of knot and way it’s tied Rob can help establish if someone was a murder victim, held captive during a robbery, or has deliberately bound themselves or even taken their own life. The senior forensic scientist based in Birmingham has been involved in hundreds of investigations across the West Midlands and also asked to share his expertise with…

Latest news Appeal following a robbery in Walsall where thousands of pounds worth of goods were stolen 14/01/2017 Can you help? We’re appealing for information after approximately £350k worth of alcohol was stolen from a freight yard in Walsall. Thieves broke into the yard on Marybrook Road, Brownhills sometime after 5.30pm on 19 November and left around 3.00am on 21 November. Twelve curtain sided trailers were slashed and numerous cases of branded alcohol were stolen and loaded into three vehicles - a white Nissan Juke, a white transit style van with a metal ladder on the offside rear door and a white box-type van with blue curtains and a tail lift. The vehicles …

Latest news Appeal after man dies in Solihull crash 13/01/2017 Police are appealing for information after a man lost his life in a Solihull collision earlier today (13 January). Officers were called to Eastcote Lane, Hampton in Arden, Solihull at around 8.45am following reports that two cars had collided. A 20-year-old man was treated for serious injuries by the ambulance service, but despite their best efforts he sadly passed away. Sergeant Paul Hughes, from the force's Collision Investigation Unit, said: "We continue to investigate the circumstances that led to the crash and we are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and who haven't spoken to…

Latest news Farewell to Steelhouse Lane as WMP marks new era 13/01/2017 This weekend sees the start of a new era of policing in Birmingham with the opening of a brand new custom built police station. Based within nearby police headquarters, Lloyd House, the new station replaces the 1930s building on Steelhouse Lane which will close its doors to the public for the final time this Sunday (15 January). It is the first time in the force’s 42-year history that Lloyd House will be used – in part – as an operational police station where people can report crime, give statements, receive safety advice and more. Head of the Birmingham West neighbourhood policing unit, Ch…

Latest news Man stabbed at Birmingham cash point – appeal for information 11/01/2017 Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was stabbed on his way home from celebrating New Year’s Eve in Selly Oak. The 27-year old victim stepped out of a taxi in Bristol Road at around 3.30am on January 1 to use a cash machine outside Seoul Plaza (pictured) when he was attacked. He was taken to hospital by the taxi driver and underwent emergency surgery; he remains in hospital in a stable condition but is expected to make a full recovery. An 18-year-old man from the local area has been charged with grievous bodily harm and possession of a knife and has been remanded in …

Latest news Police appeal for driver of small car to come forward in fatal collision investigation 11/01/2017 Collision investigators have released CCTV of a car they would like to trace as they continue to investigate the death of Paul Foster, who was hit by a transit van on his way to work in Perry Barr. Mr Foster died at the scene of the collision on Aldridge Road near Perry Barr Greyhound Stadium around 6.20am on Saturday 10 December. He was on his way to the bus depot where he worked as a driver. After studying CCTV officers are keen to trace the driver of what is believed to be a small dark coloured Peugeot vehicle which travelled from Birchfield Road A…

Latest news Family pay tribute to their ‘bright star’ killed in motorcycle crash 11/01/2017 A man who was taken to hospital with serious injuries following a collision in Coventry last month has died. Jack Simpson was riding his motorcycle along Antsy Road into the city on Sunday 4 December when he was involved in a collision with a taxi at the Hipswell Highway Junction. The 18-year-old sustained very serious injuries and was taken to hospital where he sadly died on 6 January. Jack’s family have paid tribute to him. They said: “We’ve lost a bright star following a road traffic collision; but his light will live on as a result of the organs he has donated to h…

Latest news £100k shoplift couple made to pay for fitting room scam 11/01/2017 A corrupt couple stole clothes worth more than £100,000 on a nationwide shoplifting tour of designer stores – but are paying with a jail term after being caught by Birmingham Police. Smartly dressed Ionut and Mirela Vasile struck at luxury outlets Louis Vuitton, Harvey Nichols and Burberry the length and breadth of the country – from Scotland to London. They perfected a tactic of distracting fitting room staff and hiding clothes in changing booths for accomplices to scoop up moments later and smuggle through security detectors in foil-lined bags. Birmingham city centre cops picked up th…

Latest news Birmingham shisha lounge closed down by police 09/01/2017 A shisha lounge in Birmingham has been closed down by police following reports of ongoing anti-social behaviour at the premises. Emperor's Shisha Lounge, Birchall Street, Highgate was temporarily closed down in December following three incidents of anti-social behaviour during November and December. On 2 November around 40 men are believed to have caused damage to the property following a disorder. On 17 December people from the lounge are believed to have been involved in an incident on Moseley Street, Highgate and on 26 December a further disorder involving a group of men was reported. Offi…

Latest news Dangerous driver sentenced to six years in prison for death of Dudley teenager 09/01/2017 A man who killed a teenage girl from Himley when he ploughed into her car at 80 miles per hour has been sentenced to six years in prison today (Monday). Georgie Evans, aged 18, died instantly after her Ford Fiesta was struck by 25-year-old Kuba Oles as he sped down Priory Road in Dudley in his Audi A6 on 27 October last year. She had pulled out of the Cedar Road junction and almost made it to the other side of the road when the collision happened. The impact was so intense that her car split in two and she was thrown onto the road. Witnesses attempted to help and…

Latest news Wolverhampton's 'Big Dog' convicted of smuggling illegal steroids 09/01/2017 A Wolverhampton shop owner nicknamed 'Big Dog' who smuggled illegal steroids worth more than £300,000 into the country, has been convicted of importing Class C drugs. Kunil Chand, nicknamed ‘Big Dog’, owned the ‘Your Protein’ store in Wolverhampton and was the mastermind behind the importation of the banned performance enhancing substances. Following a two-year investigation that began in 2014, officers were able to piece together the 28-year-old’s shady business. Satnam Sahota, aged 38, also stood trial for his part in Chand's smuggling business. The court heard that Sahota, …