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Latest news Family pay tribute to 'vibrant' daughter killed in M6 crash 08/01/2017 The family of a woman who died in a motorway crash on her way back to university after the Christmas holidays have paid tribute to their 'vibrant' daughter. Demi Nicholson, who was travelling from her home in Gloucester to Liverpool, was driving on the northbound carriageway of the M6 between junction 9 and 10 at around 11.15pm on Friday 6 January when her Vauxhall Corsa was involved in a collision with a blue BMW. The 21-year-old was treated by the ambulance service and taken to hospital with serious injuries. But despite the best efforts of medical staff she sadly died yesterday (7…

Latest news Top of the class for PC Joe who celebrates MBE honour on the beat 08/01/2017 A popular Birmingham PC celebrated his royal seal of approval - by pounding the streets and keeping New Year revellers safe. PC Joe Cahill received his own 2017 celebration after being awarded an MBE in the latest New Year Honours List. The officer was recognised for his services to education which centred around his work as a governor at Broadway Academy in Perry Barr - but also engaging with young people at the school in his police role. However, there was no resting on his laurels for the Aston neighbourhood officer as he marked the official announcement by patrolling Broa…

Latest news No festive rest for WMP charity marathon runners 07/01/2017 Boxing Day is a time for rest and recovery following the festive excess − but for three West Midlands Police charity runners it was Day One of a gruelling road map to London 2017. Chief Inspector Matt Markham and PCs Scott Davies and Helen Harris are set to run for their good causes in this year’s London marathon. All entrants are handed an advisory 17-week training programme in the build-up to the April 23 event − which means the fitness timetable officially starts on Boxing Day! So while many people were putting their feet up following Christmas Day, Chief Inspector Markham − who is raising …

Latest news Two arrests made in connection with the murder of a Birmingham man 06/01/2017 Detectives continue to appeal for information after two men were arrested in connection with the death of Birmingham man Ibrahim Ismail. A murder inquiry was launched after the 23-year-old, was found outside the Raxo Shisha lounge on Moseley Street, Highgate at around 3.30am on Saturday 17 December, he was pronounced dead on arrival at hospital. Two Birmingham men, aged 23 and 24, were arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and have been bailed pending further enquiries. Leading the investigation Detective Inspector Martin Slevin, said: "This is a fast paced investigation …

Latest news Appeal for information after Dudley pensioner robbed 06/01/2017 Police are appealing for information after a Dudley pensioner was robbed in his own home on New Year’s Eve. The 79-year-old man was woken by noises in the back garden of his house in Maple Road, Wren’s Nest, just before midnight on 31 December. He went downstairs and opened the back door to investigate and was then grabbed by two masked men who pushed him back inside the house. One of the offenders held him in the corner of the living room and tied his hands behind his back while the second searched the house for valuables. Once the search was completed they released him and fled the proper…

Latest news Police appeal for help to explain supermarket car fall death 06/01/2017 Detectives probing the death of a young woman who fell from the bonnet of a car on Boxing Day are appealing for information to help shed light on how she died. Police understand that Ellie (Eleanor) Underhill was on the bonnet of a silver Vauxhall Corsa being driven in the car-park at Tesco Extra on Dudley’s Birmingham Road at around 10.30pm on Boxing Day moments before she fell and suffered a fatal head injury. The 20-year-old, from Quarry Bank, Dudley, was taken by friends to Russells Hall hospital but she failed to recover and died from her injures on Tuesday 3 January – the day…

Latest news Police appeal for help to find missing teenager 05/01/2017 We are appealing for information to trace a missing 15-year-old girl who it is believed may be in Birmingham. Alesha Timby, who has been missing before, was last seen at her home in Shropshire at around 6.45pm on Tuesday (3 January). Alesha - who is described as 5ft 5ins tall, with blue eyes and dyed red hair - is originally from Birmingham and is known to have relatives and friends in the area. She was last seen wearing a blue and white top, black trainers, a grey and blue cap, silver earrings and blue jeans with ripped knees. Anyone with information can call the Locate team on 101, email l…

Latest news Man due in court following a disorder at a Birmingham Prison 05/01/2017 A man accused of being involved in a large disorder at HMP Birmingham last month is due to appear in court. Ross Queen aged 30, has been charged with prison mutiny and remanded to appear at Birmingham Magistrates court tomorrow (6 January). Detectives alongside the Prison Service and G4S continue to investigate the disorder at the prison last month. View the full article

Latest news Police appeal for help to catch young cyclists 05/01/2017 Police are appealing for help to catch youths who gathered in Sutton Coldfield town centre over the New Year holidays creating a wave of anti-social behaviour. A gang of up to 30 young people on pedal bikes congregated in and around the busy Gracechurch Centre and rode at high speed and terrorised customers on December 30 and 31. A security guard was assaulted at around 12.30pm on 31 December by one of the young people. A 15-year-old suspect was identified at the time and is due to be questioned in the next few days. The security guard sustained minor injuries and did not require hospital tr…

Latest news Appeal to trace missing Birmingham woman 04/01/2017 Police are appealing for help in tracing an elderly woman who has gone missing from Birmingham. Verona Campbell, aged 77, was last seen in the Erdington area at around 9pm last night (Wednesday 3 January). She is described as black, slim build, 5ft 7ins tall with straight black hair and usually wears glasses. Verona suffers from dementia and officers are concerned for her welfare. Inspector Mark Watkins, from Birmingham Police, said: "We are appealing for anyone who may have seen Verona to get in touch as soon as possible. "We are concerned for her welfare and want to be sure she is safe and well…

Latest news Urgent appeal to find missing man 04/01/2017 Police are appealing for urgent information to find a 77-year-old man who has gone missing from Birmingham. Frank O’Brien has been missing from his residential care home in Edgbaston since this morning and officers are concerned for his well-being. Frank is described as 5ft 6ins tall with grey eyes and grey hair. He has dementia and is likely to be in a very confused state. Inspector Chris Gittins from Birmingham Police, said: “We are urgently trying to trace Frank and would ask anyone who sees him to make immediate contact with us so we know he is safe and well.” Call officers on 101 ext 822 3116. …

Latest news Two arrested in Sutton Coldfield burglary 03/01/2017 Two men have been arrested on suspicion of burglary after a 91-year-old woman’s home was broken into. The elderly woman was told to stay in bed while two men searched her property in St Martins Road, Sutton Coldfield, on Monday 19 December, and took jewellery, personal documents and cash. Two men, aged 25 and 38, were arrested from their home addresses last night (Monday 2 January) and are being questioned by detectives. Detective Constable Tom Lyons said: “We have had a great response to our request for information and I would like to thank everyone who has shared our appeal and contacted us. “O…

Latest news Trio jailed for terrorism offences 03/01/2017 Three men, including one from Coventry, have today (Tuesday 3 January) been jailed for terrorism offences. Two of the men were planning to travel to Iraq to engage in terrorism. One of them was arrested by counter terrorism officers hiding in the back of a lorry in Dover, as he attempted to leave the country undetected. Aras Mohammed Hamid (left), aged 26, of no fixed address, was found guilty of two counts of preparing for acts of terrorism following trial at Kingston Crown Court in London. The court heard he had been pivotal in planning for himself and another defendant to travel to the conflict zone and…

Latest news Crime doesn’t pay as police recover ill-gotten gains 02/01/2017 Almost £2 million of ill-gotten gains has been recovered in less than a year as West Midlands Police proves that crime doesn’t pay! The ‘dirty money’ has been paid back under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) which gives police forces the power to seize assets or cash from crooks that’s believed to have been accrued through criminality. West Midlands Police and the Regional Organised Crime Unit (ROCU) have taken a tough stance to recoup cash - with those who don’t pay facing extended jail terms. Between the start of April and December last year a total of £1,929,195 was handed back by 9…

Latest news Suspected knifeman in court over Birmingham pub attack 02/01/2017 A man has been charged with wounding over a knife attack in a Birmingham pub that left a man in hospital. Paul Masters was arrested from his home address in Croft Road, Yardley, at around 1am on New Year’s Eve shortly after it’s alleged he lashed out with a knife in the William Tyler pub in nearby Church Road. The 49-year-old factory worker was charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, plus another count of making threats with a bladed article. He was remanded in police custody and is expected to appear before Birmingham magistrates later today (2 Jan). A 20-year…