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Latest news Driver jailed after leaving pedestrian with serious injuries 26/06/2017 A driver who ploughed into a pedestrian while travelling on the wrong side of the road has been jailed and banned from the road. Amer Hussain left his elderly victim with serious head injuries after hitting him along Alum Rock Road, Birmingham, on 12 May last year. Hussain had been trying to overtake slow moving traffic on the busy route when he struck Mohammed Gulistan Khan in his Toyota Land cruiser. The now 67-year-old victim has been left with life-changing brain injuries and reduced mobility down his one side as a result of the collision. Hussain, aged 32, of Station Road,…

Latest news Appeal for witnesses in James Brindley murder enquiry 25/06/2017 Detectives investigating the murder of James Brindley in Aldridge on Friday night (23 June) are appealing for the occupants of four vehicles to come forward. Detective Inspector Jim Munro, from force CID, said: “We know that four vehicles were travelling along Little Aston Road towards Aldridge town centre at the time we believe James was stabbed and we are very keen to speak to the occupants of those cars, two light in colour and the other two darker, as they may have seen what happened and could lead us to the killer. “James had been out with friends that evening and was talking to his…

Latest news Fallen Coventry cop remembered at fun run 25/06/2017 A memorial run in honour of a fallen Coventry cop will stage its last leg next weekend − to recognise 35 years since his death. Staff at West Midlands Police will pay tribute to PC Joe O’Brien by taking part in the final annual run next Saturday (1 July). PC O’Brien died after being hit by a passing motorist while on duty and diverting traffic during a road race in November 1982. The charity run has suffered from falling numbers over the years as other tributes and memorial events have been organised in his honour. Now following consultation with PC O’Brien’s family it has been agreed to host a f…

Latest news City centre protests passed off without incident 24/06/2017 Protests and counter protests in Birmingham today have passed off without incident with just one arrest and no reported injuries. Around 250 supporters of Britain First held the protest in Centenary Square in Birmingham city centre from around 1pm this afternoon. Counter demonstrations also took place in the city at around the same time attracting around 150 people. A robust policing operation - with West Midlands Police working alongside, British Transport Police, Birmingham City Council, local community leaders and other partner agencies - ensured both groups were able to protest peacefully…

Latest news Aldridge stab victim named 24/06/2017 A man stabbed to death in Aldridge last night (Friday 23 June) has been named as James Brindley. The 26-year-old who lived locally died on the High Street by Aldridge Croft just before midnight after spending the evening out with friends. Ambulance colleagues were unable to save him and a post mortem examination is currently underway. Detective Inspector Jim Munro, from force CID, said: "We have spoken to several people who were in the location last night, but we are still asking people to come forward to help us piece together what happened and the motive behind the attack. "James’ family are understandabl…

Latest news “Ready, aim…smile!" Pupils enjoy West Midlands Police school trip 24/06/2017 Pupils from a Birmingham primary enjoyed a school trip with a difference as they took aim on a firing range as part of a visit to West Midlands Police’s operations centre. The Year 3 class from Kings Norton Primary set their sights (with toy guns!) on targets at the force’s state-of-the-art firearms training facility in Aston. Excited youngsters spent two hours touring the site and also got to dress up in police riot gear, take the wheel of police vehicles and quiz cops about life as a police officer. The trip was organised by West Midlands Police as a thank-you to the pupi…

Latest news Murder investigation launched after fatal stabbing 24/06/2017 A murder investigation has been launched after a man was stabbed in Aldridge last night (23 June). Ambulance colleagues were called to the High Street just before midnight but sadly the 26-year-old died at the scene. A cordon is in place on the High Street and part of Aldridge Croft while forensic experts examine the scene and officers are trawling CCTV of the surrounding area to establish what happened. Detective Inspector Jim Munro, from force CID, said: “At present there is no clear motive for this attack and I would ask anyone who witnessed or has any information about what happened to c…

Latest news Teens arrested over taxi robbery bid − police praise swift 999 call 23/06/2017 Two teenagers were chased down by West Midlands Police dogs after it’s suspected they plotted to rob a taxi driver by luring him to a bogus midnight pick-up. Officers were alerted to the teens acting suspiciously in Hever Avenue, Kingstanding, at 12.15am on Thursday (22 June) moments before they threatened the cabbie with a baseball bat and demanded cash. Thanks to the swift 999 call by a member of the public, response officers and a dog unit were on the scene in minutes and a 16-year-old arrested after a brief chase. A West Midlands Police dog picked up the scent of another…

Latest news Investigation launched following violent disorder in Highgate last weekend 23/06/2017 A man has been charged with attempted murder following a violent disorder and a collision where a pedestrian was hit by a car at the junction of Ravenhurst Street and Moseley Street, Highgate, Birmingham on Sunday (18 June). Mohammed Nadeen Raza aged 45, from Moseley was charged on Tuesday 20 June and is currently remanded in custody. Three men arrested in connection with the incident have been released while investigations continue. An investigation has been launched and officers are trawling through CCTV, speaking to victims and witnesses and examining evidence…

Latest news BLOG UPDATE Chief Constable Dave Thompson 'Stepping up to protect the public' 23/06/2017 The events in Manchester I talked about in the last blog have sadly been proven not to be unprecedented. The London Bridge attack and the terror attack on those coming from prayers at Finsbury Mosque in London have shocked the nation and saw the force act through Operation Decisive. Everyone in West Midlands Police wants to prevent an attack in our region. Once again you have all stepped up to offer the protection the public have needed and been embraced by the public. You have also kept normal business going. This is a huge strain and do not think that I am not awa…

Latest news West Midlands Police statement on Eid 22/06/2017 This weekend marks the end of Ramadan with #Eid celebrations for Muslims across the world. There are many events taking place across the West Midlands for communities to celebrate Eid al-Fitr. Assistant Chief Constable Sarah Boycott said: “We appreciate that people may have concerns following the recent terror attacks. Over the last few weeks, communities will have seen more police officers carrying out enhanced patrols across the West Midlands at key locations including places of worship. “These additional measures continue and are to reassure people worried by the recent events and not in response to an…

Latest news Prison absconder jailed after stealing a Ferrari in two week crime spree 22/06/2017 A man who absconded from prison and car-jacked a Ferrari during a two week crime spree has been jailed for a further ten years. Bilal Bashir, from Alum Rock, Birmingham was serving four years for burglary when he went on the run from HMP Hewell after escaping from the exercise yard at the end of March last year. Just four days later on 1 April 2016 a black Audi S5 was stolen in a burglary at a house in Dorridge along with other valuables. Three days later, the Audi pulled up outside a home in Dorridge, as the home owner arrived back three masked men dragged h…

Latest news Women charged over meat cleaver post office raid 22/06/2017 Two women have been charged over a series of violent robberies, including a post office raid where staff were threatened with a meat cleaver. Last week, West Midlands Police issued an appeal to try and trace two women who stormed Holly Bank post office in Haunch Lane, Kings Heath on 4 June before making off with till takings. Traffic officers stopped a car in Highgate Street, Birmingham, on Monday (19 June) and arrested 19-year-olds Molly Evans and Rene Cardin on suspicion of robbery, burglary, theft and assault. Tyrone Cardin – Rene Cardin’s 21-year-old brother – was also arrested from the ve…

Latest news Appeal for witnesses after gun shots fired outside school 22/06/2017 Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information after gun shots were fired outside a school in Birmingham. An investigation has been launched after two shots are believed to have been fired from a white car at a pedal cyclist near St Edmunds Primary School, Rosebury Street, Springhill, at around 2.40pm yesterday (Wednesday 21 June). The man on the bike went into the school for safety and appeared unhurt but left before officers arrived. Detectives are keen to establish more details about the white car from which the shots were fired and are also asking for the cyclist to come f…

Latest news UPDATE - following rumours on social media 22/06/2017 Officers have arrested a man on suspicion of drink driving following a collision with several parked cars in Balsall Heath this morning (22 June). Officers responded to several calls from members of the public reporting that a blue transit style van had mounted the curb and collided with parked cars on Edward Road in Birmingham. Officers were quickly at the scene and arrested the man from the blue van. Nobody was injured We want to reassure the public at this time that this incident is not believed to be terrorism related. View the full article