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Latest news Two charged with murder of James Brindley 14/07/2017 A man and a teenager have been charged with the murder of James Brindley. Aaron Kahrod, aged 20 from Walsall Road, Aldridge, and a 17-year-old male – who cannot be named for legal reasons – will appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court this morning (Friday 14 July). James was stabbed to death three weeks ago as he made his way home on Aldridge High Street by The Croft. James’ family are aware of these latest developments. View the full article

Latest news Honour abuse survivor to talk at WMP conference 14/07/2017 A woman who says she endured almost two years of abuse at the hands of her husband will urge other survivors to seek help when she speaks at a West Midlands Police conference on forced marriage and honour-based abuse. Kalbir Bains, from Birmingham, was 27-year-old when she agreed to an arranged marriage in 2007 – but she’s told how within two months of tying the knot she was subjected to assaults, told what to wear and even discovered her home phone line had been ‘tapped’. The fashion designer escaped the marriage after 19 months and has now written a book, based on her experiences, in which sh…

Latest news Appeal as man driven at in Birmingham street 13/07/2017 Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian was deliberately driven at on a Birmingham street – and left fighting for his life in hospital. Police were alerted by ambulance colleagues to what was initially reported as a serious road collision at the junction of Brighton Road and Moseley Road, Moseley, just before 4.30pm on Tuesday (July 11). However, enquiries have led officers to believe the victim, a man aged 35, was targeted by the driver of a Mercedes and left for dead in the street. Quick-time enquiries identified a potential suspect and efforts were made to trace the man – and…

Latest news Police following China Town assault 13/07/2017 Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault that took place in Birmingham at the weekend. Officers were called to Ladywell Walk in China Town at 3:50am on Sunday 9 July following reports of an assault. A 19-year-old man was taken to hospital for treatment for a head injury. A 22-year-old man has been voluntarily interviewed about the incident and officers are appealing for anyone who saw what happened or has any footage to get in touch. Investigating Officer DC Laurence Green from Force CID said: “ We are working hard to piece together the evidence we have, but we need you to tell us what you …

Latest news Teen car-jack suspects arrested in early morning pursuit 13/07/2017 Four teenagers suspected of car-jacking a woman as she waited at traffic lights have been arrested following an early morning pursuit in Birmingham. Officers on overnight patrols spotted a group of male youths at around 1am driving around the Northfield area in a VW Golf. The car refused to stop and was pursued into Central Avenue, Turves Green, where the teenagers ditched the car and ran off. Three were arrested in Longbridge Lane following foot chases, while a fourth youth was detained by a police handler hiding in gardens behind the nearby Co-Op store having been tracked by a police…

Latest news Two arrested in James Brindley murder investigation 13/07/2017 Detectives investigating the death of James Brindley in Aldridge have arrested a man and a teenager on suspicion of his murder. The arrests were made yesterday evening (Wednesday 12 July) and the local man, aged 20, and 17-year-old boy remain in police custody for questioning. On Tuesday this week James’ parents made an emotional plea for information to catch their son’s killer and detectives have been working tirelessly to follow every lead. Detective Chief Inspector Chris Mallett, from the homicide team, said: “Although we have made two arrests we are still asking people to come forward…

Latest news Man arrested following non-stop collision in Sutton 12/07/2017 Police investigating a serious non-stop traffic collision in Sutton Coldfield have arrested a man. The crash took please at 12 noon today (Wednesday 12 July) when a 70-year-old woman was hit by a motorcycle. She was taken to hospital with serious injuries where she remains in a critical condition. Detective Sergeant Paul Hughes from the Collision Investigation Unit said: “This is a busy area and the crash happened at peak travel time, I would like to appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the collision who has not yet been in touch with police to contact either myself or my team to he…

Latest news Launch of new partnership aimed at tackling business crime 12/07/2017 West Midlands Police, the PCC and businesses have joined forces in a new partnership aimed at cutting crime and boosting the economy. The newly launched West Midlands Business Crime Partnership (WMBCP) will create a united approach where the business community and police can share information and advice to prevent crime and catch offenders. The board is made up of a range of police and business representatives which includes the Federation of Small Business, Association of Convenience Stores, Chamber of Commerce and Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson. The inaugural meeting …

Latest news CCTV released of James Brindley murder suspects 11/07/2017 Detectives investigating the murder of James Brindley have obtained CCTV footage of two suspects which is now being released in a renewed bid for information. [embedded content] The two men are captured in the Whetstone Lane and Churn Hill Road area of Aldridge both before and after James was stabbed on Little Aston Road by The Croft on the evening of Friday 23 June as he made his way home after a night out. It is believed the men came from the direction of Bosty Lane and headed back in that direction after the offence was committed. Detective Chief Inspector Chris Mallett, from Force CID, said:…

Latest news Man to appear in court following Wednesbury attack 11/07/2017 A man will appear at Dudley Magistrates court today (11 July) charged with attempted murder. Philip Hall, aged 53 of Friar Park Road, was arrested following an attack on a man in Friar Park Road, Wednesbury on Sunday 9 July. The 35-year-old victim continues to be treated in hospital and remains in a critical but stable condition. View the full article

Latest news Police search for missing man Glyn Davies 10/07/2017 Officers are urgently trying to find missing Glyn Davies who was last seen in the morning of Tuesday 4 July. The 50-year-old went missing from a care home in Sandwell and was last seen by staff there last week. Glyn is described as a white man and is 6ft 2ins tall with short brown hair and a stubbly beard. He was last seen wearing a bright blue hoodie with green jogging bottoms and black shoes. PC Richard Johnson from the Wednesfield Locate team said: “We are very concerned for the welfare of Glyn. He does not have access to his medication and has been missing for nearly a week now. We would urge …

Latest news “Beautiful daughter and twin sister" who died in Birmingham collision named 10/07/2017 The family of a ‘beautiful daughter and twin sister’ have released a picture of Holly Brown who died in a collision on the A38 on Friday (7 July). The 14-year-old was travelling into Birmingham on a minicoach with school-friends and teachers from the John Taylor High School in Barton-under-Needwood when the collision with a bin lorry happened around 9am. Holly died at the scene and her mum, dad and twin sister Emily have made an emotional tribute to her. They said: "Holly, our beautiful daughter and twin sister to Emma, we are so proud of what you achieved. You …

Latest news Appeal to trace man who slashed man's throat as he sat on a bench 10/07/2017 Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to trace in connection with an unprovoked attack in Handsworth in which a man suffered a serious throat injury after being slashed with a knife. The incident took place in Soho Road at 12.36pm on Thursday 6 July. The victim, a 52-year-old man, was approached as he sat on a bench by a man armed with a knife who then slashed his throat. The man was taken to hospital and treated for his injuries. The offender is described as black or mixed-race, with short hair and was wearing blue shorts and a light t-shirt. Detective Con…

Latest news Heavy fine for trucker who committed “close-pass” on cyclist 10/07/2017 A truck driver has been handed a hefty fine after being found guilty of a dangerous overtake on a cyclist – the first court prosecution in West Midlands Police’s operation to protect riders from “close-pass” motorists. The 60-year-old Birmingham man was convicted of driving without due care and attention having squeezed past the experienced cyclist on a Black Country road last November. He denied the offence – caught on camera in Tipton’s Park Lane West – but was landed with fines and costs totalling £1,038 and given five points on his licence after being found guilty at Birmingham …

Latest news Investigation launched following Birmingham shooting 10/07/2017 Detectives have launched an investigation after a man was shot in Quinton, Birmingham yesterday (9 July). Officers were called to Bourne Green at around 6.30pm and a 26-year-old man was taken to hospital and remains in a serious but stable condition. Police continue to investigate the circumstances that led to the shooting and an area of Bourne Green was cordoned off while forensic experts examined the scene. Anyone who can help the investigation is urged to contact the force's Investigation Team by calling 101 ext 8223311 and quoting 20BW/144784L/17. View the full article