A Man Scared Me on a Bus — and I Felt Like It Was My Fault Sunday, April 5, 2026 women safety harassment publictransport abuse safertravel birmingham bystander empowerment violence sport It was an ordinary journey home one September evening. After a full day’s work from eight to four, I boarded the number 24 bus into Birmingham city centre, never imagining that this ride would change how I view public … Read More
Birmingham Kidnapper Luke Hazell’s Criminal Past Includes UK’s Most Infamous Prison Van Break Monday, March 30, 2026 kidnap birmingham lukehazell prisonbreak gang conspiracy violence blackmail criminalhistory handsworth Luke Hazell, 38, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison with an additional five-year licence following a horrific kidnap and blackmail scheme in Birmingham. The victim was abducted from Lozells, held captive for five days, … Read More
'I’ve Solved Rape Cases for a Living, and This Was the Worst One I Have Ever Seen' Saturday, March 28, 2026 rape assault walsall investigation victim sentencing sexualoffence bravery violence justice Detectives have described a brutal rape committed by a businessman against a sex worker in a West Midlands car park as one of the most violent cases they have ever encountered. Simon Tang, 56, was sentenced to 12 and a half … Read More
UK Supermarket Enforces No-Challenge Policy on Shoplifters, Staff Warned of Dismissal Wednesday, March 25, 2026 shoplifting retailcrime co-op supermarkets staffsafety theft usdaw violence policy workersrights The Co-op, a major UK supermarket chain with locations including Birmingham and West London, has issued a directive forbidding employees from confronting shoplifters. Staff have been explicitly warned that attempting to stop … Read More
Peacemaker Killed in Birmingham Pub Brawl Remains Unsolved After Nearly Two Decades Wednesday, March 25, 2026 birmingham murder pubbrawl unsolved davidweaver investigation community justice violence police David Weaver, a 45-year-old father from Birmingham, lost his life after being viciously attacked while trying to break up a violent brawl at the Hare and Hounds pub in Erdington nearly 17 years ago. Known as a peacemaker, … Read More
Baseball Bat Attack: The Double Life of Simon Tang Exposed Wednesday, March 25, 2026 crime rape trial sentencing violence prostitution deception doublelife justice criminal Simon Tang, a 56-year-old businessman, has been sentenced to nearly ten years in prison for the brutal rape of a prostitute, an attack that involved striking her with a baseball bat. The case, heard at Birmingham Crown Court, … Read More