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Latest news Three arrested following pursuit after Wolverhampton shop robbery 31/03/2016 Three men were arrested in Wolverhampton last night (Wednesday 30 March) following a pursuit through the city following a robbery at a convenience store. Police were alerted to the raid at the One Stop on Wood End Road in Wednesfield at around 9:40pm when masked offenders threatened staff with chisels and demanded access to the back office. Nobody was hurt and the thieves got away in a dark coloured Ford Mondeo estate, which had previously been reported stolen, with a bag containing cash and cigarettes. Local response officers, together with force traffic, dog units and loc…

Latest news New image released in search for James Pinsent 30/03/2016 Police have released a new image of missing man James Pinsent as searches to find him continue. James went missing from a secure unit earlier last week and is described as a vulnerable individual. Officers previously released CCTV footage that showed the 43-year-old entering a bank in Lichfield in Staffordshire on the afternoon of Monday 21 March. His last sighting was just after 4.15pm on the same day boarding a train heading towards Crewe. He is believed to have links to the West Midlands, Wolverhampton, Northamptonshire, Staffordshire and Uttoxeter. Officers now believe that James may be t…

Latest news Witness appeal after man shot in the leg in Handsworth Wood 29/03/2016 Detectives have launched an investigation after a man was injured in the street when a shot was fired from a vehicle on Weeford Drive, Handsworth Wood just after 5am yesterday morning (Monday 28 March). A bullet has been recovered from the 27-year-old’s leg and he remains in hospital in a stable condition. It is believed that the man was deliberately targeted. An area of Weeford Drive was sealed off while a forensic search was carried out and officers conducted house to house enquiries. A trawl of CCTV footage in the local area is being done and a number of witnesses have already be…

Latest news Man jailed for killing his friend in brutal game 29/03/2016 A man has been jailed for killing his friend after a drinking game went tragically wrong. Phillip Evans died of a single blow to the head in the early hours of 11 October last year - paramedics were called but nothing could be done to save him. The 42-year-old had been drinking with Patrick Ryan (pictured right), a neighbour at his address in Blackwood Avenue, Wednesfield. Phillip was alleged to have encouraged Ryan to punch him as hard as he could as he had never been knocked out, but the challenge ended tragically when Ryan could not revive his friend. Ryan, aged 25, pleaded guilty to m…

Latest news Fraudsters jailed for conning vulnerable man 29/03/2016 Two fraudsters who befriended and conned a vulnerable man out of £9500 pounds have been jailed. Mohamoud Said (pictured below), aged 21, from Chadsmoor Terrace, Nechells was sentenced on 23 March to 16 months in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to defraud at Birmingham Crown Court on 14 February. A charge of conspiracy to steal is to remain on file. A 17-year-old youth, from Cromwell Street, Nechells, was sentenced to 12 months in youth detention. The court heard that Said and his co-accused targeted a vulnerable 55-year-old man who has limited mental capacity and lives within sheltered …

Latest news Bobbies give Coventry kids an Easter treat 27/03/2016 Kind-hearted bobbies on the beat provided treats in Coventry - after handing over gifts to children. Officers from the Binley and Willenhall neighbourhood team gave out more than 60 goodies ranging from books, jigsaws and DVDs to youngsters. Led by Sergeant Antony Ashton the team of PCs and PCSOs decided to hand over old family toys to children in the community. The team have become familiar faces with families in the Binley and Willenhall area from their routine patrols - and presented presents while out on the streets. Sgt Ashton said: "This was our chance to give something back to the community …

Latest news Man jailed for breaking into family home 26/03/2016 A 26-year-old man from Dudley has been jailed for over six years after he broke into a family home through a child’s bedroom window and used threats to steal car keys. Ben Timmins, from Sudeley Gardens in Gornal, was sentenced to 74 months at Wolverhampton Crown Court on March 14 after pleading guilty to robbery. The court heard how unemployed Timmins broke into the house in Turls Hill Road, Sedgley in the early hours of 29 January. A couple living at the house were woken at 4am to the sound of a large bang coming from their three-year-old daughter’s bedroom. After rushing to check on their child…

Latest news Police appeal one year on from tragic teen's death in Sandwell 26/03/2016 Police investigating the death of a Sandwell teenager in a hit and run collision one year ago today (March 26) are continuing to make enquiries and appeal for fresh information. Adam Jones , from Wednesbury, died when he was hit by a blue Volkswagen Bora as he crossed the junction of Beacon View Road and Walsall Road in West Bromwich with his bike, just after 7.30pm on Thursday 26 March 2015. The driver abandoned the vehicle and ran off without calling for help for Adam . Following the collision, police released pictures of the bright blue Bora in an effort to trace the driver a…

West Midlands Police is to launch an investigation into officers selling parts of their uniforms on eBay - after one was caught flogging his motorcycle boots. Birmingham Mail - Full Story

Latest news Be our guest – new police custody suite opens 22/03/2016 A new 60-bed facility, unlikely to feature in any most wanted place to stay list, has opened in Oldbury today (Tuesday 22 March), complete with en-suite rooms, especially for guests of West Midlands Police. In a first for the force the new facility is a dedicated custody suite and does not have a police station attached. The building is three years in the making, from planning approval through to a finished product, and has been officially opened this morning by Chief Constable Dave Thompson and Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson The suite, which is close to Sandwell and Dudley rai…

Latest news Prolific beggars banned from pestering people in Birmingham city centre 25/03/2016 Five prolific beggars who repeatedly caused a nuisance in Birmingham City Centre have been banned from pestering people for cash. Birmingham Police has secured Criminal Behaviour Orders (CBO) against persistent offenders and stressed they face further court hearings or jail should they ignore the ruling by continuing to beg. Officers pursued court action after concerns from shoppers and businesses about nuisance beggars. West Midlands Police has been working with housing and care provider Midland Heart and Birmingham City Council to help rough sleepers and beggars fou…

Latest news CCTV footage of missing James Pinsent released 24/03/2016 CCTV footage of missing man James Pinsent has been issued by police as they step up their searches to find him. After extensive enquiries, officers have uncovered footage that shows James entering a bank in Lichfield in Staffordshire on Monday afternoon (21 March). James went missing from a secure unit earlier this week and is described as vulnerable. [embedded content] Officers now believe that James may be trying to leave the country and are appealing to anyone who has seen him to call the police as a matter of urgency. Inspector Chris Smith, from West Midlands Police, said: "The images show…

Latest news Police appeal for victim of West Bromwich robbery to come forward 24/03/2016 Police are appealing for a man, who was targeted by robbers earlier in this morning (Thursday 24 March), to come forward and help them with their investigation. At around 3.30am the man was attacked by two boys in All Saints Way, West Bromwich, who tried to steal his bike. Officers arrived at the scene and arrested the two 17 year olds from West Bromwich on suspicion of robbery. One of the boys was also arrested for assaulting a police officer. They both remain in police custody. However, before they could help the attacked man, he had gone without leaving his details. DC Mar…

Latest news Two Walsall men charged with helping to fund terrorism 24/03/2016 Two Walsall men have appeared in court this morning (Thursday 24 March) charged with helping to fund terrorism. Maruf Uddin, aged 26 an accountant from Earl Street, pleaded not guilty at Westminster Magistrates Court to one count of arranging funds or property for purposes of terrorism under Sec17 of the Terrorism Act 2000. Mohammed Atiqur Khan, aged 27, a warehouse distributer from Buckle Close, offered no plea to two charges of arranging funds or property for purposes of terrorism. Both have been bailed with strict conditions imposed by the court to reappear at The Old Bailey Crimin…

Latest news Man given increased jail sentence following fatal collision 23/03/2016 A 31-year-old man from Stourbridge has today (Wednesday 23 March) been given an extended jail sentence for causing death by dangerous driving after the Court of Appeal ruled his original sentence was unduly lenient. Omar Tariq, who was jailed in January has had his sentence increased by 14 months and will now serve four and a half years for causing the death of Peter Price, 39, who was killed when he was hit by the white Mercedes E250 convertible being driven by Tariq. Mr Price had been crossing Hagley Road West, Quinton near to the junction of Stanley Road just after 9pm on Saturda…