A Racist Killed My Father and Islamophobia Has Worsened Since Saturday, April 11, 2026 islamophobia terrorism racism extremism birmingham hatecrime forgiveness justice neonazi muslimcommunity Thirteen years ago this month, Birmingham grandfather Haji Mohammed Saleem was stabbed to death while walking home from Green Lane Mosque in Small Heath. His killer was Pavlo Lapshyn, a white supremacist from Ukraine who had … Read More
Drunk Driver Apologizes After Racial and Homophobic Abuse Toward Officers Monday, March 23, 2026 drinkdriving hatecrime harassment apology racism homophobia sentencing intoxication police discrimination George Garvey, 30, admitted to being heavily intoxicated when police found him in the driver’s seat of a running car on Dickens Heath Road, Solihull, on March 2. Following his arrest, Garvey verbally abused two officers with … Read More
West Midlands Police Commit to Investigate Every Hate Crime Following Maccabi Fan Ban Controversy Wednesday, February 4, 2026 westmidlands police hatecrime maccabi astonvilla accountability antisemitism trust leadership policing West Midlands Police leadership have reiterated their commitment to restoring public trust after the contentious decision to ban Israeli football supporters from a match in Birmingham. Police and Crime Commissioner Simon … Read More
Every hate crime in West Midlands to be investigated by detectives to restore trust after Maccabi fan ban controversy Tuesday, January 27, 2026 westmidlands hatecrime policing antisemitism communitytrust football maccabitelaviv operationstrive policeaccountability ai sport West Midlands Police’s new acting chief constable, Scott Green, has vowed to repair the damage caused by the controversial ban on Israeli football fans at a recent match in Birmingham. The incident has strained relations … Read More
The Birmingham Criminals Sentenced in 2025 for Inciting Racial Conflict Thursday, January 1, 2026 birmingham racism extremism violence terrorism sentencing police protests football hatecrime sport In 2025, Birmingham, known for its rich cultural diversity, found itself at the heart of escalating racial tensions that gripped parts of the UK. A mixture of international conflicts, domestic unrest, and divisive actions … Read More
Oldbury Rape Inquiry Updates Amid Community Concerns Over Police Investigation Friday, November 28, 2025 oldbury rape investigation police community sikh federation hatecrime forensics cctv West Midlands Police have provided fresh information regarding the brutal rape attack in Oldbury, following widespread frustration over the ten-week-old investigation’s lack of progress in delivering justice for the … Read More