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Posted: 3rd March 2021 Porsche pursuit: reckless driver detained just two hours after car theft We arrested a car thief following a dramatic pursuit in Birmingham city centre – and had the driver locked up just two hours after he’d stolen the Porsche 911.
Posted: 3rd March 2021 Man charged following Birmingham murder We’ve charged a man following a fatal stabbing in Birmingham yesterday (2 March). The man was attacked at around 3.50am in Perry Villa Drive. He’s still not been formally identified at this stage, a forensic post mortem is being carried out today (3 March).
Posted: 3rd March 2021 Dudley Police surprise boy with new bicycle after his was stolen A 15-year-old boy has received a new bike thanks to the generosity of a police officer and a local bike shop owner after his previous one was stolen.
Posted: 2nd March 2021 Forensics: The Real CSI - DI Laura Harrison "I initially moved to the West Midlands to study for a tourism degree but here I am now as a police officer of almost 20 years. It’s about doing the best you can to get justice for victims and their families and I feel privileged to be in this role."
Posted: 2nd March 2021 Fresh appeal after woman hit by car dies We've launched a fresh appeal for information after a woman hit by a car in Moseley has sadly died. The 46-year-old suffered serious injuries after being struck by a Ford Focus in Salisbury Road at around 8pm last Thursday (25 February).
Posted: 2nd March 2021 Coventry City of Culture announces summer plans West Midlands Police is getting ready to support an exciting programme of events this summer, following the announcement of new plans today by Coventry UK City of Culture Trust on its preparations for a year of culture.
Posted: 2nd March 2021 Second man arrested in connection with indecent exposure series Officers investigating a series of indecent exposures in Solihull and Birmingham have made a second arrest. A 46-year-old man, from Hodge Hill, Birmingham, was arrested yesterday evening (1 March) in Babbs Mill Park and remains in police custody on suspicion of indecent exposure.
Posted: 2nd March 2021 Murder investigation launched after man stabbed in Birmingham Our murder detectives have launched an investigation after a man was fatally stabbed in Birmingham earlier this morning (Tuesday 2 March).
Posted: 2nd March 2021 We’re looking for amazing volunteers to run our new cadet units New units are opening in Coventry, Dudley, Moseley and Birmingham Other are planned for Sandwell, Wolverhampton, Aston, Erdington and Handsworth There’s an opportunity to be part of history by becoming involved in Coventry City of Culture
Posted: 1st March 2021 Family pay tribute to man killed in Tipton hit-and-run A pedestrian who died after a hit-and-run collision in Tipton at the weekend has been named as Darren Whitehouse.
Posted: 1st March 2021 Eyes Open: new campaign launched to protect children from drugs gangs We’ve launched a campaign warning how drugs gangs are grooming children in Birmingham – and urging everyone to be alert to the signs indicating young people could be at risk.
Posted: 28th February 2021 Shots fired at Birmingham home - investigation launched We’ve launched an investigation after shots were fired at a house in Birmingham just after midnight this morning (28 Feb). A group of men opened fire with shotguns and a handgun at the house in Finnemore Road, Bordesley Green, before making off.
Posted: 28th February 2021 Super Special Mike marks huge WMP milestone The head of our volunteer Specials has shown his dedication after reaching an incredible 50 years with us! The decision to join the police was a life-changing commitment for Mike Rogers...in more ways than one.
Posted: 28th February 2021 More than 100 distracted drivers caught using mobiles at the wheel A staggering 115 motorists were caught using their mobile phones behind the wheel during a two-week operation.
Posted: 27th February 2021 Investigation launched after man killed in hit-and-run We’ve launched an investigation after a pedestrian was killed in a hit and run collision in the Black Country this afternoon (27 Feb). The man was struck by a car in St Marks Road, Tipton, at around 1.45pm.
Posted: 27th February 2021 Gangs workshops in schools latest tactic to curb street violence CoVID-19 hasn’t stopped us delivering vital gangs workshops to more than 1,000 school staff and family support workers as part of our continued efforts to tackle ‘postcode’ violence.
Posted: 27th February 2021 Man charged with murder over fatal Coventry stabbing We’ve charged a man with murder following a double stabbing in Coventry on Thursday (25 Feb) that left a man dead and his partner seriously ill in hospital. It’s alleged Ryan Willden attacked the couple at his home address in Waveley Road, Coventry, at around 11.20am.
Posted: 26th February 2021 Arrest made after teen stabbed in Walsall We’ve arrested a young man after a teenager was stabbed in Walsall on Wednesday afternoon (24 February). The 16-year-old boy was stabbed in the stomach on Coldmore Road, Coldmore at around 3.30pm. He remains in hospital in a stable condition.
Posted: 26th February 2021 Forensics: The Real CSI - DS Andy McDonald "I like the challenge of each case. For one investigation I spent almost 3,000 hours viewing CCTV and helping prepare material for a trial, but it was worthwhile as we got a conviction.
Posted: 26th February 2021 Woman injured after being hit by car in Birmingham We’re appealing for witnesses and information after a woman has been seriously injured following a collision in Moseley.
Posted: 26th February 2021 Two arrested following stabbing in Coventry city centre We were called to reports of disorder in The Burges, Coventry at 1am this morning (26 February).
Posted: 26th February 2021 Victim named as Coventry murder investigation continues A man who was tragically killed in Coventry yesterday (25 February) has been named as Mark Hoof. Officers were called to Waveley Road just before 11.20am where two people had been stabbed.
Posted: 26th February 2021 Dudley dad jailed for life for murdering daughter Dudley dad Philip Peace has been sentenced to life in prison today (26 Feb) for the murder of his baby daughter.
Posted: 26th February 2021 Police investigate after man stabbed near Coventry kebab shop We’re investigating after a 29-year-old man was stabbed in Coventry yesterday evening (25 February). He was attacked on New Union Street at around 7pm and ran into a nearby shop for help. Staff at the shop called 999.
