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Latest news Five jailed after police bust Birmingham-Stratford-upon-Avon drugs gang 12/09/2016 Two Birmingham based drug dealers who supplied heroin and cocaine to the streets of Stratford-upon-Avon have been jailed following a major operation by detectives in the West Midlands and Warwickshire. Aaron Josephs (pictured left) and Julian Barnes made a fortune peddling the Class A drugs by using middleman George Stephens − who has also been jailed for his role in the conspiracy - to get the illegal substances distributed to end users. But their empire came crashing down on 16 March this year when armed police stopped the pair in Barnes’ Audi RS Q3 on Bishopton La…

Latest news Bobby gets on his bike for operation fundraiser 11/09/2016 A cycling copper will power the pedals to help raise funds towards a life-changing operation for a two-year-old girl. Inspector Steve Malone will get on his bike for a 15 hour endurance challenge in support of a fundraising drive for Millie-Bea Hughes. Steve enjoying preparation for the challenge The toddler - who is the daughter of Detective Constable Natalie Hughes of Wolverhampton CID - has diplegia cerebral palsy and her family need to raise £40,000 for a non-NHS funded operation to help her walk. Inspired to support their efforts, Insp Malone, of Coventry neighbourhood police team, off…

Latest news Murder inquiry launched in Washwood Heath 11/09/2016 Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a man was killed in the Washwood Heath area of Birmingham last night (10 September). Officers were called to Highfield Road just before 10pm to reports of several men involved in a fight. When emergency services arrived at the scene they found a man in his 20s had suffered a suspected stab wound. He was treated by paramedics but nothing could be done to save him and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The area has now been cordoned off while detectives carry out a full investigation into what happened. In the early hours of this morning a 25-…

Latest news Murder investigation launched after man found injured in Halesowen dies in hospital 10/09/2016 A man who was found with head injuries in Halesowen in the early hours of Friday (9 September) has died in hospital this morning. Detectives are now treating the death as murder. Two men aged 23 and 58 who are both from the South Yorkshire area were arrested yesterday on suspicion of GBH. The pair have been bailed pending further investigation. Karl Swift (pictured), aged 33 and from South Yorkshire, was taken to hospital in a critical condition after being found on New Road at around 12.30am. Detective Inspector Warren Hines, from Force CID, said: “Our inves…

Latest news Family pay tribute to motorcyclist killed in Selly Oak 10/09/2016 The family and friends of a man who was killed in a collision in Selly Oak earlier this week have paid tribute to him. Daniel Hanks, aged 25, died after a collision involving his motorbike a BMW X5 and a double decker bus at around 2.45pm on Thursday (8 September) on Pershore Road. The driver of the BMW, a 45-year-old man, was arrested at his home address a short time later and released on police bail pending further enquiries. Daniel with his partner Emma Daniel’s family have today released the following statement: “Daniel was a loving son, brother, partner and dad. He was a keen car …

Latest news More than 130 years behind bars for large Birmingham drugs ring 10/09/2016 A large drugs ring which supplied cocaine and heroin across the country has been locked up for more than 130 years after being crushed by West Midlands Police. An investigation revealed more than a dozen dealers were involved in the Class A empire which was run from Birmingham and saw drugs hidden in cars specially adapted with secret compartments. Officers seized more than £1.5 million of cocaine and heroin - but there was evidence of more drugs being produced. Albanian national Asmirald Miraka (pictured below) orchestrated the operation which saw drugs imported into the UK a…

Latest news Officer goes extra mile for suicide awareness 10/09/2016 Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, an awareness day held every year to signal a worldwide commitment to prevent suicides, with various activities taking place around the world. World Suicide Prevention Day resonates personally with many people, particularly Chief Inspector Adam Henderson, who lost his elder brother Toby to suicide in 2014. CI Adam Henderson (left) younger brother David Henderson (right) More than three quarters of all UK suicides are men and it is the single biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK. Ch Insp Henderson, who works in the force’s intel department, is aiming to…

Latest news Black Country trio jailed after funding Daesh fighter 09/09/2016 Three Black Country men have today (Friday 9 September) been jailed after being found guilty of helping to fund a Walsall man who is currently fighting in Syria with Daesh. The three, including two brothers, transferred money and sold items on eBay to raise cash to send to Musadikur Rohaman, who is believed to have joined Daesh after travelling to the conflict zone. Brothers Mohammed Iqbal Hussain, aged 26 and Mohamed Suyaubur Rohaman, aged 32, both of Castle Road, Walsall, were arrested by officers from the West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit on Tuesday 12 January, 2016, following an i…

Latest news Police launch investigation after man found with head injuries 09/09/2016 Detectives have launched an investigation after a man was found with head injuries on New Road, Halesowen. Officers were alerted to the incident by Ambulance colleagues at around 12:30am this morning (Friday 9 September). The 35-year-old man was taken to hospital, where he remains in a critical condition. An investigation was launched and an area of New Road has been cordoned off whilst forensic experts examine the scene. Detective Inspector Warren Hines, from Force CID, said: “We are in the early stages of our investigation and continue to make enquiries to establish what has h…

Latest news Teenage group jailed for attack on Watford fan in Wolverhampton 09/09/2016 A group of teenagers have been jailed today (Friday 9 Septemember) for over eight years for attacking Watford fan Nic Cruwys after a football match in Wolverhampton last year. Five teens pleaded guilty at Wolverhampton Crown Court on 18 August, while a 15-year-old boy pleaded guilty to his involvement at an earlier hearing. Nic was left for dead by his attackers after he left the Molineux and walked back towards Wolverhampton train station with friends on Saturday 7 March last year. The court heard that he tried to get away from the group after they started shouting at him …

Latest news Statement about police officers wearing the burka 09/09/2016 Chief Constable Dave Thompson said: “We would need to consider our own rules and cultural sensitivity. We don’t have any barriers relating to the burka. “As it stands we have not had any approaches from potential recruits asking to wear the burka, but if such an approach was made it is something we would have to consider. “Serving the people of the West Midlands is at the heart of what we do and I would need to carefully consider anything that could be seen as standing in the way of that relationship.” West Midlands Police has announced the recruitment of around 800 new police officers. Ar…

Latest news Motorcyclist dies in Birmingham collision 09/09/2016 A man has been arrested after a motorcyclist died in a collision in Selly Oak yesterday (Thursday 8 September). The collision happened on Pershore Road between Oaklands Road and Pebble Mill Road at around 2.45pm involving a motorbike, a BMW X5 and a double decker bus. The driver from the BMW, a 45-year-old man, was arrested at his home address a short time later and released on police bail pending further enquiries. The 25-year-old motorcyclist was treated by paramedics but despite their best efforts died at the scene. Sergeant Alan Wood, from the Regional Collision Investigation Unit, said: "W…

Latest news Four men charged with preparing for terrorist acts 08/09/2016 West Midlands Counter Terrorism officers have today (Thursday 8 September) charged four men with terrorism offences. They will appear at Westminster Magistrates Court tomorrow (Friday) to face charges of preparing for terrorist acts, contrary to Section 5 (a) of the Terrorism Act 2006. They are charged as follows: Naweed Ali, aged 28, of Evelyn Road, Sparkhill Within the jurisdiction of the Central Criminal Court jointly with, Khobaib Hussain (born 11.02.1992), Mohibur Rahman (born 19.07.1984) and Tahir Aziz (born 21.02.1979) between 26 May 2016 and 27 August 2016, with the intention of …

Latest news Appeal for witnesses following a serious collision in Selly Oak 08/09/2016 Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died in a crash in Selly Oak this afternoon (8 September). Emergency services were called to Pershore Road at around 2.45pm following a collision involving a motorbike and a car. The 25-year-old motorcyclist was treated by paramedics but despite their best efforts died at the scene. Sergeant Chris Ridge, from the Regional Collision Investigation Unit, said: "We are also appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward. "Our thoughts remain with the family of the man who lost his life and specialist officers are suppor…

Latest news Man charged with murder over fatal Wolverhampton stabbing 07/09/2016 A man will appear before magistrates tomorrow (8 September) charged with stabbing another man to death on Carters Road, Wolverhampton at the weekend. Sivan Amin, of Merridale Street West, Wolverhampton, has been charged with the murder of Mircea Gheorghe Cozmiuc by detectives investigating the attack which is alleged to have happened on Saturday morning (3 September). The 36-year-old has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Wolverhampton Magistrates Court in the morning. Two other men aged 36 and 34 have been released on police bail pending further enquiries. A third man h…