The inquiry follows six complaints about overuse of force against black men in the city, including the use of stun guns
More than 300 motorists were caught speeding during a police crackdown on reckless drivers on West Midlands motorways. Officers from the Central Motorway Police Group have carried out a month-long operation to halt those who put lives at risk on our region’s major routes. There were 338 motorway drivers who were spotted speeding during May. […]
Provisional figures show a significant reduction in the number of fines issued by police forces since lockdown restrictions were eased in England. Data released today shows that a total of 15,552 Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) have been recorded by forces in England up to 25 May for breaches of government public health regulations. In Wales, […]
Police are investigating after a man was shot at a house in Sheldon last night (Friday). It is believed the gunman forced his way into the property on Downsfield Road before firing at the victim, aged 28, at around 10.30pm. The gunman then fled the scene. The victim was taken to hospital, where his condition was […]
Police have tonight charged a man with trying to kill a woman and her seven-month-old baby in Tipton. Police were called to a property on Mansion Drive, in Tipton, just before 12.30am yesterday (Thursday) to reports of a domestic incident. A 37-year-old woman remains in hospital in a stable condition where she is being treated […]
Following new guidance from the Government, Birmingham City Council has increased the number of mourners allowed to attend funerals from six to 16. During the Covid crisis, Birmingham City Council has closely followed government and public health guidance around social distancing measures. With new guidance issued on 28 May that allows for more social interaction […]
From Monday 1 June, temporary footway widening will be introduced along Ladypool Road in Sparkbrook, Birmingham to help with social distancing. Council officers have been out to assess areas where there is high pedestrian activity and difficulties in achieving safe social distancing, following requests from local residents, businesses and council members. Earlier in the month, […]
Police are appealing for information following a series of nine robberies in Sutton yesterday (28 May), where teenagers were robbed of bikes and earphones, and a woman suffered nasty injuries after having her bag snatched. Police were initially called to Sutton Park at 3.30pm, following reports two boys, aged 12 and 13 had been threatened […]
A Birmingham man has pleaded guilty today (29 May) to sending threatening letters to the Prime Minister and other members of Parliament. Rakeem Malik, a serving prisoner, appeared at Birmingham Crown Court charged with malicious communications and letters containing threats to kill sent to then MPs Rosie Cooper and Jess Phillips between May 2019 and […]
Detectives investigating after shots were fired in Balsall Heath have today (29 May) released CCTV as they continue to appeal for information. We were called to Mary Street shortly after 8pm on Tuesday (26 May) when the occupants of a Citroen C3 were shot at following a collision with a VW Transporter at the junction […]