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Man jailed for more than 20 years for historical rapes against young girls in Coventry
Staff Reporter
January 29, 2024
A man has been jailed for more than 20 years after being found guilty of a series of historical rapes against young girls in Coventry. David Cockerill, aged 37, has…
Two men arrested in connection with car key burglary in Solihull
Staff Reporter
January 29, 2024
West Midlands Police have arrested two men after pursuing two suspected stolen cars in Solihull. Officers on patrol spotted a car that was stolen from an address in Shirley and another…
Leading member of County Lines gang jailed for trafficking drugs worth £250,000
Staff Reporter
January 29, 2024
Jordan Hill, a key member of a County Lines gang, which trafficked drugs valued at almost £250,000 from Coventry onto the streets of tourist towns, has been jailed. The drugs network,…
West Midlands Police name new police chief for Solihull
Staff Reporter
January 29, 2024
West Midlands Police have announced a new police chief for Solihull, Chief Superintendent Rich Harris, who takes over as the borough commander and is responsible for all aspects of policing in the…
Six people arrested following “unacceptable violence” at West Brom v Wolves football match
Staff Reporter
January 29, 2024
Six people were arrested in connection with trouble at West Brom's game against Wolves yesterday, as officers vowed to make further arrests in connection with the "unacceptable violence". Four West…
Three arrested in Walsall drugs bust after police discover suspected Class A substances
Staff Reporter
January 28, 2024
Three people have been arrested in Walsall after police found suspected Class A drugs and drugs paraphernalia at an address in the town. West Midlands Police executed a warrant at a…
Woman jailed for stealing ex-partner’s car in “savage” street hammer attack
Staff Reporter
January 28, 2024
A woman who stole her ex-partner’s car after luring him into a savage street attack has been jailed. Melissa Parkes joined two men in attacking the victim with a hammer…
West Midlands Fire Service “devastated” by death of chief officer Wayne Brown
Staff Reporter
January 28, 2024
The West Midlands Fire Service is in deep mourning following the sudden death of their Chief Officer, Wayne Brown. Discovered at his home on Wednesday, Brown's passing has left an…
Man jailed after DNA links him to Smethwick burglary where iPads, jewellery and cash were stolen
Staff Reporter
January 27, 2024
A man has been jailed after forensic evidence linked him to the scene of a burglary in Sandwell last year. Ionut Dobre, aged 31 broke in to a property in…
Man charged after firearm recovered by police in Birmingham
Staff Reporter
January 27, 2024
West Midlands Police have charged a man after a firearm was recovered by officers executing a warrant in Birmingham yesterday. Asif Hussain, aged 31, has appeared before Birmingham Magistrates Court…