Armed Robber Posing as Police Officer Attacks Couple in Birmingham Home Raid Wednesday, February 18, 2026 robbery birmingham police crime armed impersonation investigation hallgreen weapon assault A shocking armed robbery occurred in Birmingham when a man, disguised as a police officer, broke into a couple’s home on Shirley Road, Hall Green, demanding money at gunpoint. The incident unfolded on the evening of Friday, … Read More
DPD Worker Pleads ‘Don’t Kill Me’ During Heart Stabbing by Alleged Robber, Court Hears Tuesday, January 20, 2026 dpd attemptedmurder stabbing handsworth robbery mahamedmahamad trial violence knifecrime birmingham A chilling courtroom drama unfolded as a DPD delivery worker recounted pleading “don’t kill me” while being stabbed in the heart during a violent robbery, a court was told. Mahamed Mahamad, 37, stands accused of repeatedly … Read More
Violent Birmingham Robber Sentenced to Life After Declaring Himself a 'Risk to the Public' Tuesday, January 13, 2026 robbery violence birmingham knife-crime jail sentencing mental-health burglary offender dangerous Craig Holden, a 43-year-old violent offender from Hall Green, Birmingham, has been sentenced to life imprisonment after a brutal attack on a 72-year-old man and subsequent criminal acts. Holden, who described himself as a … Read More
Biggest Birmingham Crime Cases of 2025: From 'Assassin' Attempts to Child Abductions Saturday, January 3, 2026 birmingham crime murder kidnapping assault stalking gangviolence childabuse attemptedmurder robbery In 2025, Birmingham experienced an extraordinary year of criminal cases that shocked the community and kept the justice system fully engaged. From violent robberies on dating apps to attempted murder, child abduction, and … Read More
New Faces Added to West Midlands' Most Wanted List as Police Urge Immediate Action Monday, December 22, 2025 westmidlands mostwanted police crime suspects warrants assault burglary robbery publicsafety Detectives have added several new names to the West Midlands’ most wanted list, warning that these suspects may find it hard to stay hidden this Christmas. West Midlands Police (WMP) frequently rely on public assistance to … Read More
Suspects Evade Capture This Christmas as Police Urge Immediate 999 Calls Sunday, December 21, 2025 westmidlands police mostwanted crime suspects robbery shoplifting stalking harassment prisonrecall While many enjoy festive celebrations, a number of suspects remain on the run across the West Midlands, prompting urgent police appeals for assistance. Since November, these wanted individuals have been added to a public … Read More