Inside Wolverhampton: The Shoplifting Capital of the West Midlands Friday, March 27, 2026 wolverhampton shoplifting theft retail crime westmidlands security community policing prevention Wolverhampton has earned a troubling reputation as the shoplifting capital of the West Midlands, recording more than 104 offences per 10,000 people. This high rate of retail theft has raised concerns among local businesses, … Read More
Birmingham Dad Receives Conditional Discharge After Samurai Sword Found in Bedroom Friday, March 27, 2026 birmingham samurai sword offensiveweapon arrest conditionaldischarge court legal possession crime A Birmingham father, Balbir Mahay, has been issued a 12-month conditional discharge after being found in possession of a samurai sword in his bedroom. The 57-year-old’s weapon was discovered during a police search at … Read More
Sex Worker’s Nightmare: Married Birmingham Businessman’s Violent Assault Unveiled Wednesday, March 25, 2026 assault rape sexwork birmingham violence addiction misogyny crime justice trauma A terrifying ordeal unfolded on a May night in Birmingham when Simon Tang, a 56-year-old married businessman, violently attacked a sex worker after agreeing to a £20 transaction. What started as a routine encounter quickly … Read More
Baseball Bat Attack: The Double Life of Simon Tang Exposed Wednesday, March 25, 2026 crime rape trial sentencing violence prostitution deception doublelife justice criminal Simon Tang, a 56-year-old businessman, has been sentenced to nearly ten years in prison for the brutal rape of a prostitute, an attack that involved striking her with a baseball bat. The case, heard at Birmingham Crown Court, … Read More
Mystery Surrounds Whereabouts of Midlands Attempted Murder Suspect on the Run for 25 Years Monday, March 23, 2026 anderson westmidlands attemptedmurder coldcase missingsuspect manhunt crime coventry policeinvestigation justice For West Midlands detectives, the case of Luke Anderson stands as an unwelcome milestone in their pursuit of justice. Back in March 2001, the then 19-year-old was identified as the prime suspect in a brutal attempted murder … Read More
High Street Faces Rising Crime and Fly-Tipping as HMO Controversy Looms Monday, March 23, 2026 smethwick crime flytipping hmo regeneration parking antisocial highstreet council townplanning Business owners in Smethwick are struggling with persistent break-ins, parking congestion, and rampant fly-tipping as the town awaits a critical ruling on a proposed house of multiple occupation (HMO) development. The town is … Read More