Inmate Death at HMP Birmingham Highlights Widespread Drug Use via Modified Vapes Wednesday, March 18, 2026 prison drugs birmingham vapes syntheticcannabinoids inmate death substancemisuse ombudsman detox An inmate at HMP Birmingham died just nine days after being returned to the prison, drawing attention to a growing issue with illicit drug use across the UK prison estate. Martin Casey, 59, also known by the alias … Read More
Criminal Jailed for CS Spray Attacks in Sutton Park, Victims Feared Going Blind Wednesday, March 18, 2026 csgas assault suttonpark birmingham victims sentencing substancemisuse mentalhealth publicsafety crime Bradley Baker, 33, a former journalist, has been sentenced to four years in prison following a disturbing spree at Sutton Park in Birmingham, where he randomly sprayed strangers with CS gas, leaving victims fearful they might … Read More
‘I saw a mum drunk in the garden as her kids wandered around the street in their underwear’ Sunday, February 15, 2026 nspcc childline substancemisuse parentalalcoholism neglect addiction children helpline nacoa abuse Across the UK, child helplines are experiencing an alarming surge in calls from individuals worried about children living with parents struggling with drug or alcohol addiction. The NSPCC recently reported receiving over … Read More