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Latest news Police name boy killed in Wolverhampton collision – investigators seek key witness 01/01/2017 A schoolboy who died after being struck by a car in Wednesfield just days after Christmas has been named as 13-year-old Sean Williams. Sean (pictured) was hit by a car in Lakefield Road at the junction with March End Road and Wednesfield Road at around 2pm on Thursday (29 Dec). He was taken to hospital but sadly died of his injuries. His parents Elaine and Andrew have paid tribute to their “amazing, loving little boy”. They said: “To all family and friends…thank-you for your support. This is the picture we would like you all to remember of our baby boy. Anyon…

Latest news City centre cop lands China Town link role 01/01/2017 A Birmingham beat bobby has landed the role of West Midlands Police Chinese Community Liaison Officer – and is set for a fact finding trip to learn more about Far East culture and triad-linked crime. City centre PC Jonathan Lander (pictured) will act as a link between the force and Chinese residents, students and businesses. It’s a move designed to bolster relations with the Chinese community – which at the 2011 census stood at around 13,000 people – and provide a familiar face for anyone wanting to report concerns or provide information. And next year PC Lander is poised to join international pol…

Latest news New Year reveller killed in road collision – police appeal for witnesses 01/01/2017 Crash investigators are appealing for witnesses after a man out celebrating New Year died in a collision on a busy Sandwell road. The man was struck by a car in Wolverhampton Road, near the junction of Hagley Road West, just before 8pm last night. The 43-year-old, who is from the local area, was pronounced dead at the scene. A 46-year-old woman driver involved in the collision stopped nearby and was spoken to by officers; she is continuing to assist collision investigators. Wolverhampton Road was closed for several hours last night as a crash reconstruction team examin…

Latest news Two charged with stripping lead from homes – huge fall in metal theft crime 31/12/2016 Two men have been charged with stripping lead from homes in a West Bromwich street. Nathan Hancock and Sean McNamara were arrested in the early hours of Friday (30 Dec) after a resident in Mountbatten Close was awoken by men clambering on rooftops. A dog unit and the police helicopter were called to the scene, while response officers found two wheelie bins nearby filled with lead flashing. Hancock (20) and 23-year-old McNamara – both from Birmingham Road in West Bromwich – were arrested and charged with theft. Hancock also faces an additional charge of possessing an …

Latest news West Bromwich murder victim named 30/12/2016 A man who died after shots were fired into a stationery vehicle in West Bromwich has been named as Carl Campbell. The victim, who was aged 33, suffered a gunshot wound to the head in the incident on the High Street, which happened at around 2.30pm on Tuesday (27 December). His family have now paid tribute to Mr Campbell, who had a two year old son and lived in Low Hill, Wolverhampton. In a statement they said; “Carl was a much loved son, devoted father and beloved brother who was always there for his family and friends especially his beautiful baby boy and his younger brothers.” Referring to media reports …

Latest news Police appeal to trace suspect 'dyed red' in Stoke attack 30/12/2016 Police are appealing for information to help trace a man they believe attacked a woman in the Stoke area of Coventry on 19 December. The 29-year-old woman was walking under the A444 Bridge on Walsgrave Road at 4.50am on her walk to work when she was grabbed around the neck from behind. She has described the offender as a white man, 6ft tall with a heavy build, aged in his mid 30’s. At the time he was wearing a black hat, black hooded top with the hood up and a black quilted coat. It’s understood he tried to drag the woman into an alleyway leading to an embankment on the A444 however s…

Latest news Tributes paid to man who died in Wolverhampton collision 30/12/2016 Police have released the name of a 59-year-old man who died following a collision between a car and a van in Wolverhampton yesterday (29 December). Balvinder Singh was taken to hospital following the incident on Cannock Road, near to the junction of Cross Street North, at around 8.20am, but later died from his injuries. He was driving the van at the time of the collision. His family has paid tribute to the popular Wednesfield shopkeeper, saying; “He was the most loyal and hard-working family man, with three grandchildren and five grandchildren who were his everything. He was loved thr…

Latest news Speeding driver jailed after WMP expose his lies 30/12/2016 A deceitful driver who gave fake names to avoid five speeding tickets has been put behind bars − after West Midlands Police exposed his lies. Mohammed Saber from Birmingham was caught out by traffic officers after providing false identities to escape punishment. He was clocked at 62mph on a 50mph stretch of the M1 in Bedfordshire in November 2013 and then at 65mph on the same motorway in January 2014. Sales assistant Saber was also caught speeding in a BMW on Washwood Heath Road in July 2015; Tyndale Road, Birmingham, in December last year; and again in Washwood Heath Road in July when a cam…

Latest news Teenager killed in Wolverhampton collision 30/12/2016 Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal collision between a teenage pedestrian and a car yesterday (Thursday 29 December) in Wednesfield. It happened around 2pm in Lakefield Road at the junction with March End Road and Wednesfield Road. The 13-year-old boy from Bushbury, Wolverhampton, was taken to hospital but sadly died of his injuries. His family are being supported by specially trained liaison officers. He is not being named at this stage. The driver of the car involved was taken to hospital and treated for the effects of shock. He continues to assist collision investigators with t…

Latest news Sutton Coldfield burglary suspect sought 29/12/2016 Officers are urgently appealing to trace a suspected burglar after a house on St. Martins Road in Sutton Coldfield was broken into on Monday 19 December. A 91-year-old woman who lives at the property was home when the suspects smashed a rear patio door to gain access to the house at 10pm. Investigating officer, Detective Constable Tom Lyons said: “Fortunately the lady wasn’t injured, but she was left extremely shaken by her ordeal. “The suspects told the elderly lady to stay in bed, while they spent time searching her home." A substantial amount of jewellery and personal documents were stolen along …

Latest news Two charged with murder in West Bromwich shooting 29/12/2016 Two men are set to appear at court today accused of the murder of a 33-year-old man in West Bromwich on Tuesday 27 December. A man died after shots were fired into a stationary vehicle on the High Street just after 2.30pm. He suffered a gunshot wound to the head and was pronounced dead at the scene. Last night, 19-year-old Mohammed Humza and 24-year-old Vikesh Chauhan both from the West Bromwich area, were charged with murder. They are both due to appear at Dudley Magistrates Court today (Thursday). A grey Audi Q5 believed to have been involved in the shooting was recovered in Kinith…

Latest news Appeal to trace missing sisters aged 10 and 11 28/12/2016 Concerns are growing for two young sisters who have been missing from their Birmingham home for almost 24 hours. Naiyesha Murrain, aged 10, and Ashanti Marshall, aged 11, were last seen at around 8.30pm on Tuesday night at their home in Aston. L-R- Naiyesha and Ashanti Police were called three hours later when family members found that the pair had gone. PC Eakbinder Kaur, from the Birmingham Locate team, said: “We want to trace these girls as soon as possible. Given their age and the current cold weather we are very concerned for their welfare. “They haven’t been missing before and we nee…

Latest news Appeal after street robbery in Coventry 28/12/2016 Police are appealing for information after a man was left with a broken back following a street robbery in Coventry city centre this morning (Wednesday). The victim, aged in his 60s, was knocked to the ground outside Barclays Bank, High Street, as a quantity of cash was stolen from him at around 9.45am. It is believed at least one attacker got out of a silver Mercedes and then fled in the vehicle driven by another man following the robbery. The victim has been taken to hospital with a broken back and shoulder and officers are keen to speak to any witnesses. Sergeant Kelly Mills, from the robbery team…

Latest news Two arrested in West Bromwich shooting 28/12/2016 Detectives investigating a shooting in West Bromwich yesterday (Tuesday 27 December) have arrested two men on suspicion of murder. A 33-year-old man died after shots were fired into a stationary vehicle on the High Street just after 2.30pm. He suffered a gunshot wound to the head and was pronounced dead at the scene. A post mortem will be carried out today. Two local men, aged 19 and 24, were arrested on suspicion of murder in Daggers Lane a short time later. They remain in police custody and detectives will continue to question them today. A grey Audi Q5 believed to have been involved in the shooting h…