Violent Disorder Outside Birmingham Club Leads to Police Assault and Temporary Closure Monday, June 8, 2026 birmingham violence police licensing disorder nightclub johnbrightstreet westmidlands investigation closure A major disturbance erupted outside the King of Clubs in Birmingham city centre when more than 100 individuals armed themselves with glass bottles and other items, hurling them at police officers. The incident occurred on … Read More
'I should have killed them' - Handsworth shop worker who took baseball bat to curry house fight Tuesday, April 7, 2026 handsworth assault weapon baseballbat disorder fight selfdefense court crime shopworker Mathanraj Viveganandan, a 36-year-old married man known for his good character, found himself in court after a confrontation erupted near his mother’s corner shop in Handsworth. On the evening of March 12, a disturbance … Read More
Fights, After-Hours Drinks, 'Stolen' CCTV, and 'Problem Pubs' – A Tumultuous Year for Wolverhampton Licensing Friday, January 2, 2026 wolverhampton licensing pubs nightlife alcohol crime council regulation cctv disorder The past year has been a notably turbulent period for Wolverhampton’s licensing committee, the authority tasked with overseeing alcohol and late-night venue applications, as well as monitoring the city’s nearly one … Read More
Birmingham Pub Shut Down After Early Morning Fight Involving Weapons Monday, December 29, 2025 birmingham pub violence licensing police investigation closure kingstanding disorder weapons A Birmingham pub on College Road, Kingstanding, has been forced to close after a violent altercation involving at least five men wielding makeshift weapons erupted when the venue should have been closed. The Number 1 Public … Read More