Jail Sentence for Man Who Assaulted Ex and Stole Her Car Near Lichfield Thursday, June 11, 2026 assault robbery domesticabuse theft lichfield newcastleunderlyme harassment sentencing police court Sam Newbrook, 25, from Newcastle-under-Lyme, has been sentenced to four years and two months in prison after assaulting his ex-girlfriend and stealing her car near Lichfield. In September of last year, Newbrook confronted his … Read More
Father Left Scarred After Brutal Knife Attack During Mobile Phone Robbery in Perry Barr Thursday, June 11, 2026 perrybarr robbery knifeattack trauma mugging westmidlandspolice refugees facialinjury crime birmingham A father was viciously attacked and left with permanent facial scars after being ambushed by muggers in Perry Barr while returning home from work. The brutal assault, which occurred near the junction of Wellington Road and … Read More
Walsall Man Breaks Down in Court, Insists ‘I’m Not Dangerous’ Saturday, May 16, 2026 walsall sentencing robbery dangerousoffender court extendedsentence custody criminaldamage knifecrime publicsafety Romain Smith, a 32-year-old from Walsall, was visibly emotional during a recent court hearing where she faced sentencing for multiple offences. Appearing by video link from HMP Foston Hall, she repeatedly insisted, “I’m not … Read More
Newest Faces Added to West Midlands' Most Wanted List as Detectives Urge Public to Call 999 Monday, April 20, 2026 westmidlands mostwanted crime police robbery assault warrants publicappeal manhunt lawenforcement Detectives in the West Midlands have updated their most wanted list, adding several new names of individuals wanted in connection with recent serious offences. Despite ongoing efforts, these suspects remain at large. The … Read More
'Awful' Attack on 67-Year-Old Birmingham Shopkeeper After He Came to Neighbor's Aid Thursday, April 9, 2026 attack birmingham shopkeeper handsorth robbery assault queensheadroad westmidlandspolice community safety A shopkeeper in Birmingham was violently attacked and robbed after stepping in to assist a neighboring business on Queens Head Road in Handsworth. The incident occurred shortly after midday on Saturday, April 4. The … Read More
Young Children Arrested in West Midlands for Serious Crimes Including Murder and Knife Possession Thursday, March 19, 2026 westmidlands youthcrime knifecrime childoffenders violence arrests murder robbery gbh firearms A disturbing trend has emerged in the West Midlands, where children as young as 11 have been arrested for serious crimes including murder, rape, robbery, and grievous bodily harm (GBH). According to a BirminghamLive … Read More