West Midlands Police Seize 40 Dogs Monthly Since XL Bully Ban Thursday, January 29, 2026 dog banning seizure police xlbully aggression ownership breeding welfare safety Since the XL Bully ban came into full effect in February 2024, West Midlands Police have seized an average of 40 dogs each month, underlining continuing concerns over dog attacks and public safety. New data reveals that … Read More
80-Year-Old Man Arrested on Suspicion of Murder After 84-Year-Old Woman's Death Tuesday, January 27, 2026 murder arrest investigation shropshire police homicide hospital elderly crime suspect A tragic death has sparked a murder investigation after an 84-year-old woman was found dead at a home in Prees Higher Heath, Shropshire. West Mercia Police responded to reports of concern for safety at a property on Woodlands … Read More
Teenager Arrested Following Attack on Two Men in Leicester Park Tuesday, January 27, 2026 leicester assault investigation arrest police castlegardens hut metalpole hospitals bail A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the assault of two men in their 60s in Castle Gardens, Leicester. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, January 18, when paramedics discovered the injured … Read More
Police Tip-Off Leads to Shocking Discovery Inside ‘Suspicious’ Car in Sparkbrook Monday, January 26, 2026 sparkbrook police drugs arrest illicit tobacco vapes nitrousoxide community safety A Birmingham community’s vigilance led to a dramatic police find after a tip-off about a suspicious vehicle in Sparkbrook. Acting on intelligence from local residents, officers conducted a search that resulted in the arrest … Read More
West Midlands Police Officer Misused Access to Secret Crime Logs Involving Family Monday, January 26, 2026 police misconduct confidentiality westmidlands dataaccess grossmisconduct crime investigation privacy resignation A former West Midlands police officer was found to have unlawfully accessed confidential crime records related to herself and her family over an extended period, a misconduct hearing revealed. PC Pakhairzan conducted repeated … Read More
Police Investigate 'Unknown Substance' Sprayed on Three Cars in Hockley Heath Sunday, January 25, 2026 hockleyheath police investigation vandalism stratfordroad crime propertydamage community safety incident Authorities have launched an investigation following reports of an unknown substance being sprayed on three cars in Hockley Heath. The incident occurred on a residential drive located off Stratford Road on January 23. Police … Read More