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Latest news Police appeal for witnesses following crash in Coventry 09/08/2016 Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash yesterday (8 August). The 28-year-old was in collision with a grey Ford Kuga at around 4.45pm on Hermitage Road, at the junction of Mellowdew Road in Stoke, Coventry. The motorcyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries where he remains in a critical condition. PC Julie Lyeman, from the Collision Investigation Unit, said: "This is a busy stretch of road and I am keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision. "We would ask anyone who has not yet spoken to us to get in t…

Latest news Police appeal for help to trace missing Birmingham man 09/08/2016 Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a man missing from Birmingham. Oliver McGrath was last seen in the Yardley area at around 4.45pm yesterday (8 August). He is vulnerable as he suffers from mental health issues. The 24-year-old is described as white, around 6ft 1ins tall, of large build, with short shaven dark brown hair and stubble. He was last seen wearing a white Aston Villa t-shirt, black Aston Villa zip jacket, black tracksuit bottoms with blue stripes and white and blue Nike trainers. Sergeant Gordon Blake, from Birmingham Police, said: “We are really co…

Latest news Two arrested in Coventry for Syria-related terrorism offences 09/08/2016 Two men have been arrested in Coventry this morning (9 August) on suspicion of Syria-related terrorism offences. A 32-year-old man and a 26-year-old man have been arrested from separate addresses in the city. They are held on suspicion of financing terrorism and officers are continuing to carry out enquiries at the addresses. The arrests were part of a continuing investigation and were intelligence led. There was no immediate threat to public safety. View the full article

Latest news Man charged after suspected road rage attack in Kitts Green 08/08/2016 A man has been charged with wounding after a suspected road rage attack in Kitts Green on Friday night (5 August). Builder Daniel Bond, aged 29 of Elmore Close, Fordbridge, Solihull, has been charged in connection with an assault in Gressel Lane at around 6.30pm. He is due to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court today (8 August). A 37 year-old man remains in a critical condition in hospital. View the full article

Latest news Man charged in connection with murder of Birmingham teenager 08/08/2016 Detectives investigating the death of Birmingham teenager Kenichi Phillips in March have charged a third person with his murder. Deandre Bailey, aged 24, of no fixed address, has been remanded into custody to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court today (Monday 8 August). He was arrested on Saturday 6 August in the Ladywood area. Kenichi, aged 18, was shot dead as he sat in a black Seat Leon on St Marks Crescent in the Ladywood area of the city just before 7pm on Thursday 17 March. Two other people have already been charged with the murder of Kenichi and are currently remanded in…

Latest news Appeal for information after Saltley shooting 08/08/2016 An investigation has been launched after a man was shot in Saltley in the early hours of this morning (Monday 8 August). A 28 year-old was taken to hospital after being shot in the upper arm in George Arthur Road at just after 1.10am. The man was found in nearby Alum Rock Road with the non-life threatening injury and is in a stable condition. The scene is currently sealed off as part of the investigation. Inspector David Hollies, from West Midlands Police, said: "We believe this was a targeted attack and we are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. "Part of George Arthur Road a…

Latest news Concerns grow for missing Coventry woman Samantha Webb 07/08/2016 We are appealing for information to help trace a woman who went missing from a local hospital yesterday (6 August) Samantha Webb, left Walsgrave Hospital Coventry at around 8pm yesterday before she could be treated for a medical condition. The 32-year-old has been missing for nearly 24 hours now and is need of medication. She is described as white, with long brown hair and was last seen wearing peach jeans, orange and white striped vest top and a green cardigan. It is important we locate Samantha as soon as possible and if anyone knows of her whereabouts please call us on 101. Alternat…

Latest news Arrest made in suspected Kitts green road rage attack 07/08/2016 Detectives have arrested a man in connection with a suspected road rage incident in Kitts Green. Following an appeal for information a 29-year-old Solihull man handed himself in at a local station today (7 August). He was arrested on suspicion of assault and continues to help police with enquiries. The arrest is in connection with an assault that happened on Gressel Lane, Kitts Green at around 6.30pm on 5 August. Following a minor collision between a van and a car, the van driver is alleged to have punched a 37-year-old man. The man remains in an induced coma in hospital where his cond…

Latest news Investigation launched after teenager stabbed in Stourbridge 07/08/2016 Police have launched an investigation after a teenager was stabbed on a Stourbridge street today (7 August) Officers were called to High Street, Lye at around 1.44am to reports of a 18-year-old man who had been stabbed in the leg. The ambulance service treated him at the scene and he was taken to hospital where his condition is described as serious but stable. Enquiries are ongoing and officers are trawling CCTV for any clues. No arrests have been made. Anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident and could help with the investigation is urged to call the Violent Crime T…

Latest news Man fighting for his life following suspected road road attack 06/08/2016 Police investigating a suspected road rage attack that has left a young Birmingham father fighting for his life have issued an appeal for information. The assault took place on Gressel Lane, Kitts Green at around 6.30pm yesterday (5 August) after police were called to a report of a disorder. It is believed that a minor collision between a van and car had taken place, that both drivers had stopped and had got out of their vehicles on the busy main road following the collision. The van driver is alleged to have punched the 37-year-old driver in what has been described as unprovok…

Latest news Investigation launched after three men stabbed in Wolverhampton 06/08/2016 Detectives have launched an investigation after three men were found with stab wounds in a Wolverhampton home. Police were flagged down by a member of the public on Goldthorn Hill, Goldthorn Park just after midnight (6 August). Two men were found in the street with stab wounds and a third man was found in a back garden of a house with stab injuries. The three men aged 27,31 and 36 were treated by paramedics for serious injuries and taken to hospital. An investigation was launched and an area of Goldthorn Hill has been cordoned off while forensic experts examine the scene. Ser…

Latest news Licence suspended for Dudley’s Rock Zombie nightclub 15/07/2016 Police have secured the temporary closure of a Dudley nightclub following a spate of violence. An interim hearing yesterday (Thursday 14 July) saw the licence for Rock Zombie on King Street suspended until next month. Officers have been called to the venue 32 times so far this year and 13 crimes have been recorded there, with a sharp spike over the last few weeks. Since 26 June there have been seven violent offences and one occasion where criminal damage was caused to a police vehicle. Sgt James Jones, from Dudley Police’s partnerships team, said: “The doors to the club have been rushed…

Latest news New image released in fresh appeal over Walsall arson attack 15/07/2016 Officers have released new images of a man they want to trace following a petrol bomb attack on a Walsall butchers shop on 27 June – Do you recognise him? Detectives investigating the attack previously released CCTV footage of a man igniting two petrol bombs moments before they are hurled through the entrance. Following extensive enquiries, officers now want to trace a man who was seen on CCTV buying fuel in a jerry can at a local petrol station just 40 minutes before the attack. This person is now a significant interest to the police enquiry and investigating officers want to tr…

Latest news Men charged in connection with drugs in Wolverhampton 15/07/2016 Three men have been charged with conspiracy to supply Class A drugs following police raids in Wolverhampton yesterday (Thursday 14 July). Marco Brooks, aged 24, of Chester Street; Fahd Talbi, 19, of Manby Close; and Anthony Cameron, 27, of Park Dale East, will appear before Wolverhampton Magistrates Court today. Four other people who were arrested on suspicion of drugs offences - three men aged 71, 21, and 20 and a 49-year-old woman - have been bailed pending further enquiries. The arrests followed a series of raids in the city as part of Operation Eliminate - a crackdown on drugs in t…

Latest news Teenager charged after gun seized in city centre restaurant 15/07/2016 A teenager will appear at court today (15 July) charged with firearm offences following arrests at a city centre restaurant. Officers attended Bishopsgate Street at around 11.30pm on Wednesday 13 July where it is believed that a fight broke out as officers attempted to search a bag. The bag was found to contain a gun and bullets. In total seven teenagers aged between 15 and 19 were arrested. A 17-year-old who cannot be named for legal reasons will appear before Birmingham Magistrates Court this morning charged with possession of a firearm and ammunition. Six teenagers have been bai…