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Latest news PC recruitment to open this month 08/11/2016 Recruitment will officially open on 21 November, as the force looks to enlist 800 new officers by 2020. West Midlands Police will be accepting applications from people keen to join the force’s ranks by becoming a constable with the second largest force in the country. The force offers a wide range of specialist careers for officers, with new PCs able to progress over time to join the ranks of departments such as Motorway Police or Force Traffic – being trained to stage pursuits and stop dangerous drivers – or Investigations, where officers turn detective and track down those responsible for some of the region’…

Latest news Police search for missing Birmingham man 07/11/2016 Police are searching for a vulnerable man who was last seen leaving his home in Birmingham city centre earlier this evening (7 November). Mohammed Khediri Maayouifi, aged 61, has Alzheimer’s and left his home in Commercial Street in Birmingham city centre at around 6.30pm. We are becoming increasingly concerned for Mr Maayouifis’ welfare and would urge anyone who has seen him to get in touch with us urgently. Mr Maayouifi is 5ft 10ins tall, of medium build with a bald head and a full beard. He was last seen wearing a grey tracksuit top and trousers, a green and white beanie hat and slippers. Polic…

Latest news Man dies in Birmingham collision 07/11/2016 Police are appealing for information after an Oldbury man died in a collision in Birmingham earlier today (7 November). Officers were called to the A456 Quinton Expressway at around 2.40am following a report that a white Mercedes had left the carriageway and crashed. The driver, Jagdeep Singh Bhandher aged 40 - known as Jagdeep Pandher - died at the scene. The family have paid tribute to their loved one, they said: "Jagdeep was a loyal husband and wonderful father of four who will be missed greatly." PC Stuart Thorpe, from the force's Collision Investigation Unit, said: "We are appealing for witnesses to com…

Latest news Two men jailed for Syria related terror offences 07/11/2016 Two Birmingham men who were stopped at Dover trying to travel to Syria to engage in terrorism have today (Monday 7 November) been sentenced. Anas Abdalla was found guilty at the Old Bailey in London on 13 October following an almost six week trial. A second man, Gabriel Rasmus, pleaded guilty to the charges at an earlier hearing. Abdalla was sentenced to five years and Rasmus was sentenced to four years and three months in prison. The court heard how Rasmus, 29, from Chain Walk, Lozells and Anas Abdalla, 26, of Fox Hollies Road, Acocks Green planned their travel to Syria in a bid to join Isla…

Latest news Police and family appeal for information after hit-and-run 07/11/2016 Police and relatives are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist was seriously injured following a hit-and-run in Rowley Regis. Father-of-three Graham Hickman remains in a critical condition in hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Birmingham Road just after 7.40pm on Sunday 30 October. The 52-year-old, who was riding a Harley Davidson bike, suffered serious head and leg injuries and officers are particularly keen to hear from witnesses who saw a dark coloured convertible in the area. A statement from Mr Hickman’s family said: "Graham is a loving husband and father …

Latest news Man who died in Minworth collision named 06/11/2016 A pedestrian who died in a Sutton Coldfield collision on Thursday (3 November) has been named as Pelsall man Jamie Taylor. The collision happened at around 5.30pm at Minworth Island Roundabout near the Asda store. Jamie was treated for serious injuries but later died in hospital. His family came forward following an appeal to identify the 25-year-old and they have today issued this heartfelt tribute: "We are truly saddened by the loss of our loving son, brother, boyfriend and soon to be dad -words cannot express how devastated we are at this time . "We urge anyone with any information about the fata…

Latest news West Midlands Police judged as ’outstanding’ in HMIC efficiency report 03/11/2016 West Midlands Police has been judged ‘outstanding’ in the latest report by Her Majesty’s Inspector of Constabulary (HMIC). The annual report - released today (Thursday 3 November) - examines all 43 forces across England and Wales in how they use their resources now and how they plan to do so in the future to fight all types of crime and protect communities. We were assessed as outstanding in the so-called "PEEL" report for the efficiency with which people are kept safe and crime is reduced. The HMIC said the force has a detailed understanding of current demand; is workin…

Latest news Inspector runs New York marathon in honour of killed cops 05/11/2016 An intrepid West Midlands Police Inspector is hitting the ground running to raise money for a fund set up in memory of a former police officer. Inspector Karen Geddes is taking part in the New York Marathon tomorrow (Sunday) in aid of the Nicola Hughes Memorial Fund. PC Hughes and colleague PC Fiona Bone were killed on duty in Greater Manchester in 2012 and the memorial fund aims to provide learning opportunities and pre-employment skills to young people who have lost a family member to violent crime. Insp Geddes is taking on the 26-mile marathon in support of the cause and has raise…

Latest news JAILED: The window cleaner conman who targeted pensioners 05/11/2016 A conman who posed as a window cleaner to steal hundreds of pounds from pensioners’ homes has been jailed for five years after being caught by West Midlands Police from DNA left on a mug of water. Distraction burglar David Langford (pictured) claimed he needed to fill a bucket with water but instead grabbed purses containing cash from women in Stechford and Yardley - including from one aged 95. Heartless Langford said he had either come to clean the windows or was helping the victims’ usual window cleaner to trick his way into properties in August and September this year. The 41-ye…

Latest news Police appeal for information following fatal collision in Minworth 04/11/2016 Police are keen to identify a man who died in a collision yesterday evening in Minworth. Officers were alerted by the Ambulance Service following the collision which occurred at approximately 5.30pm on the A38 Minworth Island Roundabout near the Asda store. The collision was between a silver Mercedes 180 car and a pedestrian. The pedestrian was initially assisted by members of the public and shortly after by paramedics before being transferred to QE Hospital Birmingham. Unfortunately due to the severe injuries he received nothing could be done to save the man and he later …

Latest news Appeal following home invasion burglary in Walsall 04/11/2016 Officers are urgently appealing for witnesses after a house on Lord Street in Walsall was broken into on Tuesday (1 November). At around 9pm three men smashed the front living room window to gain access to the property. A 79-year-old woman who lives at the property was sat in the living room at the time dialled 999 as soon as she heard the window smash. One of the suspects immediately snatched the phone out of her hand and placed his hand over her mouth. The other two searched the address stealing items of jewellery. The suspects are all described as white men wearing the same coloured clot…

Latest news Company boss jailed over £20-million drug import bid 04/11/2016 A catering company boss who turned to dealing ecstasy and cannabis to prop up his failing firm has been jailed after drugs worth £20-million were intercepted at parcel depots. Simon Dunmore (pictured) tried smuggling shipments of skunk and 70kg of MDMA Hydrochloride – the ‘raw material’ used in ecstasy tablets – into the UK from Holland through Coventry Airport. Seven packages were seized by Border Force officials on 19 and 21 May last year destined for Dunmore’s business address in Harborne Road from where he supplied food to cafes, local businesses and conferences. More drugs consignmen…

Latest news WANTED: Niron Parker-Lee 03/11/2016 Detectives have named a key suspect wanted in connection with the murder of 24-year-old Mansoor Mahmood. He is 19-year-old Niron Parker-Lee from the Brierley Hill area of Dudley. A murder inquiry was launched after the 24-year-old was found outside Dixi Chicken diner on High Street, Brierley Hill at around 4.45pm on Saturday 15 October and later died in hospital. Detective Inspector Harry Harrison, from Homicide, said: “It’s important we locate Niron Parker-Lee as soon as possible and I would urge anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact us. “Someone knows where this man is and I’d remind them that…

Latest news Appeal after fatal collision in Smethwick 03/11/2016 Police are appealing for witnesses after a man on a mobility scooter died following a collision with a car in Smethwick yesterday (Wednesday 3 November). Officers were called to Oldbury Road at around 9.10am to reports an elderly man had been seriously injured in a collision with a black VW Golf. A 68 year-old man from Smethwick was taken to hospital but sadly passed away in the early hours of this morning. Sergeant Alan Wood, from the Regional Collision Investigation Unit, said: “The investigation is in its early stages and enquiries are continuing. "I would appeal to anyone who witnessed what hap…

Latest news Teen hands himself in after attempted car jacking appeal 03/11/2016 West Midlands Police is continuing to appeal for witnesses after an elderly man was attacked in an attempted car-jacking on Monday (31 October). Following a police appeal yesterday a 16-year-old boy from Yardley handed himself in at a police station and has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and possession of a knife. He remains in police custody and will be questioned by detectives later today. Police are still looking to trace two men suspected of involvement in the attempted car-jacking. One of which was captured by the on-board camera. A 17-year-old boy arrested yesterday morni…