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Latest news Walsall pensioner dies in collision with lorry 12/11/2016 A Walsall man has died after being struck by a lorry on Pleck Road, Walsall yesterday (Friday 11 November). Police were called to the scene around 1.45pm just outside Walsall Manor Hospital. The 76-year-old pedestrian suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead in hospital a short time later. The man’s family have been informed and are being supported by officers from the force’s Family Liaison Unit. Sergeant Paul Hughes, from the regional Collision Investigation Unit, said: “The driver of the lorry was spoken to at the scene and is assisting our investigation. “We would like to hear from …

Latest news Hit and run victim named as police hunt driver 12/11/2016 A woman who died in a suspected hit and run in a Birmingham street has been named as Erdington woman Clair McKenzie. The 35-year-old was found collapsed in Sutton New Road at around 3.45am yesterday (11 November). Despite the best efforts of the ambulance service it became apparent that nothing could be done to save her life and she died at the scene. Officers from the force’s Collision Investigation Unit have launched an investigation and are appealing for the driver to come forward. Sergeant Alan Wood, said: "We are keeping an open mind into what happened yesterday morning but we believe C…

Latest news Man jailed after Walsall pensioner beaten in his own home 12/11/2016 A man has been jailed for nine years and four months after leaving a Walsall pensioner with severe facial injuries and robbing him of just nine pounds, a watch and a tie pin. Shaun Windsor, aged 37 of no fixed address, appeared in John Bennett’s Willenhall home on Saturday 11 June, claiming to have chased off kids who had been banging on the door. He asked for a drink and when the 84-year-old obliged, he punched him in the ribs and, as he fell to the floor, continued the assault, beating him to his face and head until he lost consciousness. When he came to, Mr Bennett found his hom…

Latest news Birmingham man charged after death of Tipton teen 12/11/2016 A Birmingham man has been charged with the kidnap and manslaughter of Tipton teen Kaydel Williams. Construction worker Simon Seeney, aged 34, from Downside Road, Erdington, will appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court this morning (Saturday 12 November). A 34-year-old woman arrested yesterday on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and assisting an offender has been released on police bail while enquiries continue. Investigating officer Detective Inspector Warren Hines, from Force CID, said: “The death of Kaydel Williams remains very much a live enquiry. “We believe that several peop…

Latest news Teens in court for attempted murder after school stabbing 12/11/2016 Three teenage boys will appear before Birmingham magistrates this morning (Saturday 12 November) charged with attempted murder. The Birmingham teens, two aged 16 and one 17, and who cannot be named for legal reasons, are charged with stabbing a 15-year-old schoolboy in the grounds of an Erdington school on Thursday. The boy continues to recover from his injuries in hospital after the incident at the City of Birmingham School, Fentham Road. Detectives continue to appeal for witnesses to come forward and ask to be contacted on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 View the f…

Latest news Touching tributes to schoolboy killed in bus collision 11/11/2016 Tributes have been paid to a 'beautiful and brave' 12-year-old schoolboy who has sadly died in hospital after being injured in a road collision in Wednesbury. Aston Soulsby was crossing Crankhall Lane when he was hit by a single decker bus just before 4pm on 1 November. Keen football fan Aston, who is from the local area, was taken to hospital with serious injuries but passed away on Tuesday morning (8 November). Tributes have today been paid to the youngster - with family members having set up a fund for Birmingham Children's Hospital in his memory. A statement from Aston’s parent…

Latest news Woman dies in Birmingham collision 11/11/2016 Police have launched an investigation after a woman died in a collision this morning (11 November). Officers were called to Sutton New Road near to Erdington High Street at around 3.45am following reports of a woman collapsed in the road. It is believed that the woman was struck by a vehicle and officers continue to make enquiries to trace the vehicle involved. The woman believed to be in her thirties was treated at the scene but it became apparent that nothing could be done to save her life. Sergeant Alan Wood, from the force's Collision Investigation Unit, said: "We are keeping an open mind into the circ…

Latest news Chelmsley Wood man charged with sex offences 11/11/2016 A 28-year-old man will appear before Birmingham Magistrates Court this morning (Friday 11 November) charged with serious sexual offences. Jamie Chapman, a nursery worker from Tamar Drive, Smiths Wood, was arrested on Wednesday 9 November from his home address, following charge he was remanded to appear before magistrates. He was charged yesterday (Thursday) with four counts of causing/inciting a boy 13 to 15 to engage in sexual activity, two counts of causing/inciting the sexual exploitation of a child aged 13 to 17, rape of a boy aged 13 to 15. He is also charged with taking an indecent photograp…

Latest news Teenagers arrested after Erdington school stabbing 10/11/2016 Police have arrested two teenagers after a schoolboy was stabbed at an Erdington school today (10 November). Officers were called to City of Birmingham School, Fentham Road, Erdington just after 1.30pm following reports that a group of people had entered the school and had stabbed a 15-year-old boy. The teenager was treated by the ambulance service and taken to hospital with serious injuries where he remains in a stable condition. Two teenage boys aged 16 and 17 were arrested a short time later on suspicion of attempted murder and are currently helping police with their enquiries. An inves…

Latest news Man arrested for suspected terrorism offences 10/11/2016 A 48-year-old man has been arrested today (Thursday 10 November) in Wrexham on suspicion of terrorism offences. The man was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism under Section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000 as part of a joint operation between Wales Extremism Counter Terrorism Unit (WECTU), North Wales Police and West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit (WMCTU). The man is being questioned at a police station in the West Midlands. The arrest was pre-planned and intelligence-led; there was no threat to the public’s safety. An addres…

Latest news Camera footage appeal to catch Halloween bikers 10/11/2016 Officers investigating a bike gang that caused Halloween havoc on the streets are appealing for dash-cam or phone footage in their bid to identify those responsible. Two people have already been charged in connection with the event that saw 200 bikers ride amok on public roads in Birmingham and Solihull. Three more men arrested on suspicion of bike theft and attacking a police van have been bailed pending further enquiries, while others have been reported for motoring offences. But West Midlands Police is determined to track down more offenders and is asking any members of the public who caugh…

Latest news Murder arrest in teen street death enquiry 10/11/2016 A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a teenager was found dead in an Erdington street last month. Kaydel Williams (pictured) from Tipton was discovered with serious head and chest injuries in Hunton Road at around 8.55pm on 7 October. The 19 year-old was pronounced dead at the scene and an investigation was launched into the circumstances after reports he had been bundled into a car at The Gardens, Erdington. A 34 year-old man was arrested yesterday (Wed 9 November) on suspicion of murder, kidnap and robbery and is currently in police custody for questioning. Detective Inspector Wa…

Latest news CCTV appeal following Castle Bromwich burglary 09/11/2016 Police have released CCTV footage in a bid to identify two suspected burglars after a property in Castle Bromwich was broken into last week. The suspects climbed onto a flat roof and smashed an upstairs window to gain access to the property on Lyndon Close sometime between 5pm and 7.40pm on Wednesday 2 November. A large safe containing thousands of pounds was ripped out of a wardrobe and stolen. [embedded content] CCTV cameras at a neighbouring house captured two men, thought to be the suspects, walking down the road before leaving 45 minutes later wheeling a suitcase. Officers are following n…

Latest news Appeal for witnesses following July disorder 09/11/2016 Detectives investigating a summer brawl in Birmingham have arrested four men but need further witnesses to come forward. The disorder happened on the junction of Wenlock Road and The Broadway in Perry Barr at around 7.15pm on 16 July. CCTV footage has shown that a collision involving a VW Golf and black Land Rover descended into a brawl with men armed with baseball bats. An investigation was launched and a teenager aged 17 and three men aged 25, 26 and 28 were arrested in July and September on suspicion of violent disorder and have been bailed pending further enquiries. Detective Inspector Warren…

Latest news Police search woodland in Coombe Abbey Country Park in Coventry mum Nicola Payne disappearance 08/11/2016 Police investigating the disappearance of Coventry mum Nicola Payne have carried out a number of searches in connection with her disappearance 25 years ago. The latest searches of an area of woodland in Coombe Abbey Country Park are as a result of new information coming to light into what happened to the teenager who disappeared in December 1991. Although nothing of relevance has been found at this stage, the searches are on-going and officers have vowed to continue in their quest to find what happened to Nicola and bring those responsible for her a…