Weapon

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 handsworth assault weapon baseballbat disorder fight selfdefense court crime shopworker

Mathanraj Viveganandan, a 36-year-old married man known for his good character, found himself in court after a confrontation erupted near his mother’s corner shop in Handsworth. On the evening of March 12, a disturbance … Read More

Sunday, April 5, 2026 birmingham handsworth samurai weapon possession police arrest sword crime safety

A Birmingham man has pleaded guilty to possessing a samurai sword at his home in Handsworth. The weapon was discovered by police officers during an investigation related to an unrelated incident. Authorities confirmed that …

Sunday, March 15, 2026 assault arrest armed police dawley weapon investigation safety man custody

Armed officers attended a home in Dawley after a report of an assault prompted a police response. Upon arrival, the officers detained a 56-year-old man who is now under arrest on suspicion of assault and possession of a … Read More

Monday, February 23, 2026 solihull birmingham drugs weapon police raid classa charges court crime

A 28-year-old man from Solihull has been charged after West Midlands Police seized a significant quantity of Class-A drugs and an offensive weapon during a raid in Birmingham. Officers conducted the search at an address on … Read More

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