Birmingham Man Fined £225 Following Cannabis Possession Admission Friday, June 12, 2026 birmingham cannabis possession fine law police crime justice court drug Arraz Mzori was fined £100 and ordered to pay a £40 victim surcharge along with £85 in prosecution costs at Birmingham Magistrates' Court. The penalties followed his admission to possessing cannabis after police officers were …
West Midlands Crown Court Backlog Surges 88% Amid Growing Justice Postcode Lottery Crisis Sunday, June 7, 2026 westmidlands crowncourt backlog justice postcodelottery criminalcases legalsystem courtdelays fairness timelyjustice The backlog at the West Midlands Crown Court has escalated dramatically, soaring by 88%, highlighting a deepening crisis in the region’s criminal justice system. This surge has intensified concerns over the so-called … Read More
Three Years On the Run: Yardley Man Wanted Over Serious Assault Friday, June 5, 2026 birmingham yardley danielbyrne assault police mostwanted escape justice investigation crime A Birmingham man, Daniel Byrne, has been on the run for more than three years after failing to appear in court for a serious assault charge. Byrne, from Yardley, disappeared shortly after being charged, and his whereabouts … Read More
West Midlands Victims Advocate Natalie Queiroz Condemns 'Appalling' Sentencing of Teen Rapists Tuesday, June 2, 2026 westmidlands victims vawg sexualviolence justice court advocate crime onlinesafety rape Natalie Queiroz, a leading victims advocate in the West Midlands, has voiced serious concerns about women’s safety and their willingness to report violent crimes against them. Despite official reports showing a 16.2% decrease … Read More
Matthew Perry’s Personal Assistant Sentenced to Over Three Years for Role in Actor’s Drug Death Wednesday, May 27, 2026 matthewperry ketamine drugs addiction personalassistant sentencing lawsuit obstruction justice family Kenneth Iwamasa, the personal assistant to the late Matthew Perry, has been sentenced to 41 months in federal prison for his role in the actor’s tragic death. Perry, best known for his iconic role in the TV show Friends, was … Read More
Solihull Man Charged with Murder Following Fatal Assault at Lichfield Bar Tuesday, May 26, 2026 solihull lichfield assault murder police justice crime hospital charges investigation A tragic incident unfolded at the Ricco and Loren bar on Market Street in Lichfield, where a serious assault led to the death of one man and injuries to another. Billy Allison, 36, from Solihull, has been charged with murder … Read More