Devoted Dad Killed by Speeding Driver Who Delayed Treatment for Mental Health Crisis Saturday, April 18, 2026 birmingham crash driving mentalhealth schizophrenia tragedy crime court injury family A loving father and respected businessman, Hizar Hanif, 32, died instantly after his BMW was rear-ended at 90mph by Mohammed Ali on Soho Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, in February 2024. The collision triggered an eight-vehicle … Read More
Foreign Office Issues Travel Warning for Guatemala Amid ‘State of Prevention’ Friday, April 17, 2026 guatemala travel warning safety crime border police prevention violence security The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued an urgent travel warning for Guatemala following the announcement of a 15-day ‘State of Prevention’ effective from 6 April 2026. This emergency measure is … Read More
Gift Card Scams Surge in West Midlands, Police Warn Public Sunday, April 12, 2026 scam giftcards fraud westmidlands police crime retailers scamsafety victims prevention Police in the West Midlands are sounding the alarm over a rise in scams involving gift cards, which are being used by criminals to defraud unsuspecting individuals out of their money. Despite efforts by retailers to protect … Read More
BBC's Acclaimed True Crime Series Returns with Disturbing West Midlands Police Investigation Sunday, April 12, 2026 truecrime forensics bbc investigation westmidlands police documentary crime forensicteam chilling The BBC’s award-winning true crime documentary series, Forensics: The Real CSI, returns tonight with another harrowing episode based on a real investigation by West Midlands Police. Known for its raw and immersive … Read More
Man Jailed for Machete Threat and Rooftop Standoff in Birmingham Friday, April 10, 2026 birmingham asylum threat machete standoff handsworth brivett prison police crime Joshua Brivett has been sentenced to two years and eight months in prison following a disturbing incident in Birmingham. Brivett threatened an asylum seeker with a machete, sparking a tense three-hour standoff on a rooftop in …
Asylum Seeker Imprisoned for Running Cocaine ‘Snizz’ Line Claims No Profit Made Wednesday, April 8, 2026 asylum drugs crime immigration albania midlands cocaine deportation prison law Mariglen Malaj, a 26-year-old asylum seeker from Albania, has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison for operating a cocaine distribution network in Rugeley, Staffordshire. Undercover police officers apprehended him … Read More