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Latest news Motorcyclist dies after collision in Halesowen 31/10/2016 Police have launched an investigation after a motorcyclist died following a collision on Manor Way, Halesowen yesterday morning (Sunday 30 October). The 22-year-old rider was treated at the scene but despite the best efforts of medical staff sadly passed away. Sergeant Paul Hughes, from the Regional Collision Investigation Unit, said: “This is a tragic incident and I would ask for anyone who saw what happened and hasn’t spoken to a police officer to come forward urgently. “The family is currently being supported by officers from our dedicated Family Liaison Unit." Police can be contacted on 10…

Latest news Two stabbed in Brownhills 31/10/2016 A man has been arrested after two people were stabbed in Brownhills on Sunday afternoon (30 October). The man, thought to be in his 30s, broke into a property on Tamar Road around 5pm and stabbed the two occupants, both men, before stealing their vehicle. He attempted to rob a local convenience store in Shannon Drive before driving off and colliding with an ambulance responding to the stabbing, on Wilkin Road. After a short foot chase he was detained by officers and taken into custody. The two men have been taken to hospital where there injuries are described as serious. Enquiries are on-going and any witnesses wh…

Latest news Derby day passes off without major disorder 30/10/2016 The derby between Birmingham City and Aston Villa passed off without any major disorder this afternoon (Sunday 30 October). Our robust policing operation saw a highly visible presence of officers in and around the ground to ensure the safety of the public and fans. Raids linked to suspected football-related drugs offences were carried out pre-match at three addresses and a 22-year-old man from Tile Cross was arrested on suspicion of possession of cannabis. The restricted away fan ticket allocation and the non-sale of alcohol inside the away stand were amongst measures put in place and there was l…

Latest news UPDATE: Birmingham City v Aston Villa 30/10/2016 A substantial policing operation is in place to prevent disorder and protect the safety of the public and fans at today’s local derby between Birmingham City and Aston Villa. Throughout the planning stages officers have liaised closely with both clubs and fan groups. Measures were put in place in effort to reduce opportunities for disorder to arise. This includes the club restricting the sales of tickets to away fans and the non-sale of alcohol inside the stadium. However to tackle risk groups who are determined to attend and engage in serious violence, West Midlands Police deployed a ‘section 60’ power…

Latest news Man due in court over fatal Dudley crash 30/10/2016 A man is due in court charged with causing death by dangerous driving, following a fatal crash in Dudley. Kuba Oles, will appear before Dudley magistrates tomorrow (Monday 31 October). The 24-year-old, of Wolverhampton Street, Dudley will stand accused of causing the death of a teenager on Thursday night (27 October). Georgie Ann Evans was pronounced dead at the scene whilst a passenger suffered non life threatening injuries. Oles has also been charged with failing to stop at a road accident, failing to report an accident and a further offence for dangerous driving earlier this month. View the full …

Latest news Investigation launched after Coventry shooting 30/10/2016 An investigation has been launched after a man was shot in Coventry last night (Saturday 29 October). The 22-year-old was taken to hospital after being shot in the arm and leg at around 5.30pm on the Coat of Arms Bridge Road in Stivichall. He remains in a stable condition in hospital. Sergeant Joel Mildinhall, from Force CID, said: "Investigations are on-going into the incident and officers have conducted a detailed forensic search of the area and are currently looking over CCTV. “I would appeal to anyone who was in or around the Coat of Arms Bridge Road and Stivichall Croft area at around 5.30…

Latest news Brother and sister named following house fire in Hamstead 29/10/2016 Police have today named a brother and sister who died after being found unwell at their home on Holland Road, Hamstead yesterday (28 October). Saros Endris aged eight and Leanor Endris aged six were taken to hospital, unfortunately nothing could be done and they were pronounced dead shortly after arriving. A post mortem examination has taken place; further tests will need to be carried out to establish a full cause of death. Their mother, Penil Teklehaimamot aged 36, who did not suffer any serious injuries is being treated as a witness and is being supported by specially trained offic…

Latest news Police appeal for information to help trace missing Solihull man 29/10/2016 Police are appealing for information to help trace a man who has gone missing from Solihull. Ashley Wadlow, 28, has been missing from his home in Shirley, Solihull for more than two weeks. He was last seen by a friend on Wednesday 12 October but hasn’t been seen since. He is described as a white man, around 5ft 7ins tall, with short brown hair and has the letter JW tattooed on the left side of his neck. DC Lucinda Wilson from Solihull Police, said: “We urgently need to trace Ashley and would urge anyone who has seen him to contact us. “We need to make sure he is safe and well …

Latest news Game of Drones: WMP uses crowd spotting drone for first time at football derby 29/10/2016 West Midlands Police will give a debut to its latest crime-fighting kit tomorrow (Sunday Oct 30) after calling up a drone for the Birmingham City and Aston Villa derby. The force will use the ‘eye in the sky’ technology for the first time during a football policing operation to monitor crowds and any disorder. [embedded content] The drone - which flies at up to 400ft - is capable of capturing clear, high-definition footage and allows police to identify any suspects and assist an investigation. Strict aviation rules mean the drone can’t fly over the stadium and must…

Latest news Man arrested in connection with fatal hit-and-run 29/10/2016 A suspected hit and run driver has been arrested following a collision in Dudley on Thursday night (27 October) in which an 18-year-old girl lost her life. Officers were called to reports of a collision between an Audi and Ford Fiesta in Priory Road at 10.35pm. The driver of the Audi abandoned the car at the scene. A 24-year-old man handed himself into a local police station last night, he will be questioned on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. The driver of the Fiesta, 18-year-old Georgie Ann Evans from Himley, was confirmed dead at the scene while a passenger suffered non-l…

Latest news Dudley driver jailed for killing front-seat passenger 28/10/2016 A motorist from Dudley has been jailed for causing the death of his front-seat passenger by careless or inconsiderate driving. Jamie Wharton pleaded guilty to the charge at Wolverhampton Crown Court earlier this week and was sentenced today (Friday 28 October) to 14 months in prison and banned from driving for four years and seven months. The 31-year-old was driving his Nissan Skyline along St Peter’s Road in Netherton at around 9.30pm on 3 June 2014 when he lost control and crashed it into a garden wall. Timothy Pearson, 23, from Quarry Bank, was seriously hurt and taken to hospital…

Latest news Appeal after teenager dies in Dudley hit-and-run 28/10/2016 Police are appealing for information after a teenager died in a hit-and-run collision in Dudley last night (Thursday 27 October). Officers were called to reports of a collision between an Audi and Ford Fiesta in Priory Road at 10.35pm. The driver of the Fiesta, 18 year-old Georgie Ann Evans from Himley, was confirmed dead at the scene while a passenger suffered non-life threatening injuries. The Audi was abandoned and officers are carrying out enquiries to trace a man who was seen fleeing the scene. A tribute from Georgie's parents said: “Our beautiful, kind-hearted and spirited daughter has …

Latest news Investigation launched following shooting in Handsworth Wood, Birmingham 28/10/2016 Police have launched an attempted murder investigation after a man was shot in Birmingham this morning (28 October). Officers were called to Vernon Road, Handsworth Wood at around 2am following reports of a shooting. A 27-year-old man was treated by the ambulance service for serious injuries and was taken to hospital where his condition is described as critical but stable. Detective Inspector Richard Marsh, from Birmingham’s Violent Crime Team, said: "We continue to make enquiries to establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting. We are open minded regarding moti…

Latest news Investigation launched following shooting in Handsworth Wood, Birmingham 28/10/2016 Police have launched an attempted murder investigation after a man was shot in Birmingham this morning (28 October). Officers were called to Vernon Road, Handsworth Wood at around 2am following reports of a shooting. A 27-year-old man was treated by the ambulance service for serious injuries and was taken to hospital where his condition is described as critical but stable. Detective Inspector Richard Marsh, from Birmingham's Violent Crime Team, said: "We continue to make enquiries to establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting. We believe this was a targeted at…