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Latest news Man arrested in Handsworth murder investigation 21/06/2016 A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Birmingham man Umesh Parekh. The 34-year-old was fatally stabbed in Waverhill Park, Handsworth on Sunday 19 June. A forensic post mortem revealed that he died as a result of stab injuries. And today (21 June) a 26-year-old man was arrested in the Handsworth area on suspicion of murder. Detective Inspector Harry Harrison, said: “Today’s arrest is significant but this is still very much an active investigation and we continue to appeal to witnesses or anyone who has any information that could help us to come forward. “Our thoughts remain…

Latest news Wanted: Isaiah Wright-Young 21/06/2016 Detectives have named a key suspect wanted in connection with the murder of Kenichi Phillips. He is 36-year-old Isaiah Wright-Young of no fixed address from the Birmingham area. The public are urged not to approach Wright-Young if seen but to call 999 immediately. Detective Inspector Jim Munro, from Force CID, said: “Two people have been charged in relation to the shooting of Kenichi Phillips on 17 March but this is investigation is still very active. “It’s important we locate Isaiah Wright-Young as soon as possible and I would urge anyone with any information about his whereabouts to contact us.” Police can b…

Latest news Stourbridge teen given Community Order after vandalising Mary Stevens Park 20/06/2016 A Stourbridge teen has appeared before magistrates charged with criminal damage after he drove a dumper truck around Mary Stevens Park in Stourbridge in March earlier this year. Unemployed Scott Beaman, aged 19 from Penfields Road, Stourbridge was ordered to carry out 40 hours of supervised unpaid work within the next 12 months for taking the vehicle without consent and causing a substantial amount of damage while the park was undergoing landscaping work after receiving lottery funding. He was also ordered to pay £330 compensation and costs and was disqualified fro…

Latest news Police investigate man's death in Birmingham park 19/06/2016 Police have launched a murder enquiry after a man was fatally attacked in a Handsworth park this morning (Sunday 19 June). Officers were called to Waverhill Park in Waverhill Road, around 10.20am this morning, following reports of a man being stabbed. Ambulance crews were called and the 34-year-old man was taken to hospital, but was pronounced dead on arrival. A forensic post mortem will take place in due course. The man is not being named at this stage. Police have cordoned off the park and are currently carrying out forensic investigations and local house to house enquiries. Officers will …

Latest news Body found in search for missing Coventry man 19/06/2016 A body found by police yesterday (Saturday 18 June) is believed to be that of missing Coventry man Julian Kulpa. Julian, aged 52, was reported missing Wednesday 15 June from his home in Coventry. Officers carrying out searches for Mr Kulpa found the body in woodland off Brinklow Road, Binley, yesterday afternoon. The death is not being treated as suspicious and the matter will now be passed to the coroner. View the full article

Latest news Hospital order for teen who launched “frenzied" knife attack 17/06/2016 A teenager who attacked a 65-year-old man on his own doorstep in a botched car robbery has been sentenced to an indefinite hospital order in a secure unit after West Midlands Police traced him from bloodied fingerprints found at the scene. Tommy Smith left Peter Churm, from Owen Street in Kates Hill, with multiple stab wounds to the back of his head and neck following the assault on 24 February last year. At one stage the handle of a kitchen knife used by Smith - who was just 17 at the time - snapped off due to the frenzied nature of the attack. Smith’s attempt to steal a Range…

Latest news Appeal following fatal collision in Erdington 18/06/2016 Police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal road traffic collision in Erdington on Thursday 16 June. The collision took place at 11.56am on Thursday at Birmingham Trade Park in Kingsbury Road, Erdington. A lorry struck a 41-year-old man, who was a pedestrian. The man, who is not being named at this stage, suffered fatal injuries. Police are investigating the circumstances of the collision and are appealing for any witnesses to contact them on 101. View the full article

Latest news Police arrest two following attack on ATM cash machine 18/06/2016 Police have arrested two youths found hiding in undergrowth this morning (Saturday) after two police cars were rammed by a stolen vehicle. Officers were called to Bosworth Drive in Chelmsley Wood around 4am following reports of an ATM cash machine being attacked. As police arrived, a stolen red Audi A6 car, with four people inside, drove from the scene. Officers from the force’s traffic unit followed the vehicle, which then rammed two marked police cars causing considerable damage to the vehicles. The Audi, which had been stolen from the Stourbridge area, then drove off and was found ab…

Latest news Police arrest man following Walsall wine bar attack 18/06/2016 Police investigating an assault at a Walsall bar last week, have arrested a 30-year-old man in connection with the attack. Officers released images of a man they wanted to trace following the assault at Yates Wine Lodge in Leicester Street on Thursday 16 June, in which a 30-year-old man suffered serious head injuries. He remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital. As a result of the CCTV appeal, a 30-year-old man from Walsall has this morning attended a police station and has been arrested on suspicion of assault. View the full article

Latest news Mum is first West Midlands woman convicted of revenge porn 18/06/2016 A mum-of-four has become the first woman in the West Midlands convicted under revenge porn laws after sharing naked images of her former partner on social media. Ann-Marie Clarke posted intimate photos of her ex-boyfriend on Facebook and even set one image − with his genitals exposed − as her own profile picture. The 36-year-old, from the Stoke area of Coventry, split from the man in June 2015 before distributing the images − taken during a holiday in Mexico − in January this year. West Midlands Police found Facebook message exchanges, instigated by Clarke, designed to humiliate th…

Latest news Sandwell Community Matters Cafe event a huge success 17/06/2016 The room was packed and the conversation flowed at the first ‘Community Matters’ event in Sandwell at the weekend. The innovative event represents a refreshing new approach adopted by the police and partners in getting the local community involved with shaping their future. Hundreds of people attended the informal event at Tipton Sports Academy on Saturday (11th June) which was part of the ‘Love Tipton’ initiative that is aimed at bringing people together across the area. Local people were invited to come along to the relaxed, café style setting and share their views on what community…

Latest news Man critically ill after single punch in Walsall 17/06/2016 A man is critically ill in hospital after being floored by a single punch in a Walsall bar last night (16 June) and police have released images of the prime suspect. The 30-year-old suffered a bleed on the brain following the attack in Yates on Leicester Street at around 9.30pm. Anyone who recognises the man in the CCTV images is urged to contact detectives as soon as possible. Detective Inspector Greg Evans said: “We have a man who is currently fighting for his life in hospital and it’s vital we find the person responsible. “I would appeal to anyone who can assist us with this inquiry to …

Latest news Sandwell Community Matters Cafe event a huge success 17/06/2016 The room was packed and the conversation flowed at the first ‘Community Matters’ event in Sandwell at the weekend. The innovative event represents a refreshing new approach adopted by the police and partners in getting the local community involved with shaping their future. Hundreds of people attended the informal event at Tipton Sports Academy on Saturday (11th June) which was part of the ‘Love Tipton’ initiative that is aimed at bringing people together across the area. Local people were invited to come along to the relaxed, café style setting and share their views on what commun…

Latest news Chief Constable marks anniversary of fallen police officer 16/06/2016 Chief Constable Dave Thompson has laid flowers to mark the anniversary of a police officer who died over 150 years ago aged 40. It is believed that Moses Barber was the first Birmingham city officer to die whilst in service in 1853. His name also features during local ghost walks as it is thought that he haunts a building near St Paul’s Square which he used to call home. Officers recently discovered the headstone which is in St Paul’s Square and were intrigued to try and find out more. Research suggests that Moses died of consumption, caused by tuberculosis. We are searching our …

Latest news Concerns grow for missing Coventry man 16/06/2016 Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a man missing from Coventry. Julian Kulpa, aged 52, has not been seen since he left his home in Brinklow Road in the Binley area of the city at 8am yesterday morning (Wednesday 15 June). He has not been in contact with his family and they are worried for his safety. Mr Kulpa is described as white, around 5ft 11ins tall, of large build, with shoulder length grey wavy hair which is matted and lots of stubble or beard. He was last seen wearing a blue and white shirt, dark trousers and was carrying a small black bag. PC Radford, from Coventry Pol…