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Security operation begins ahead of Conservative Party Conference
A security operation begins this week in Birmingham as West Midlands Police prepare for the Conservative Party Conference on Sunday (28 September). The operation has been months in the planning and has involved close working with...2014-09-23 2068 0 -
Police set to recognise unsung heroes
West Midlands Association of Muslim Police (WMAMP) is set to honour officers and community members who have gone above and beyond to improve the lives of local people. Young people, business leaders, officers and community groups...2014-09-23 2425 0 -
Sloppy security behind 5,000 car crimes a year – new campaign urges drivers to lock out thieves
A new vehicle crime campaign has been launched by West Midlands Police urging motorists to “check your fob has done its job”. The crime prevention push comes as latest figures estimate more than 5,000 vehicles in...2014-09-23 2233 0 -
Taxi driver jailed for claiming ’American friend’ was speeding
A taxi driver has been jailed for perverting the course of justice after falsely claiming a friend visiting from America was at the wheel when his cab was caught on camera speeding. Nigel Taylor, from Sherbourne...2014-09-23 2243 0 -
CCTV released after Birmingham road-rage attack
Police have released CCTV footage after a woman attacked another woman after she had been asked to move the car she was in, which was blocking her in a road in Birmingham. The assault took place...2014-09-23 2082 0 -
Police arrest suspected bogus charity collector
Birmingham Police have arrested a man on suspicion of fraud following reports of a bogus charity collector operating in Small Heath. The 44-year-old was arrested on Wednesday, 17 September, following calls from members of the public...2014-09-23 2396 0 -
Birmingham man sentenced for historic sex offences
A Birmingham man has been sentenced to 20 years behind bars after being found guilty of historic sex offences against two young girls. Arfon Owen, aged 73, has lived in Talybont, North Wales since the early...2014-09-23 2226 0 -
Man charged over Birmingham gallery theft
A man has been charged over the theft of a sculpture from a Birmingham art gallery. Mark Roberts, aged 41, of Mount Pleasant Court, Small Heath was charged this evening (Friday, 19 September) with stealing the...2014-09-23 1926 0 -
West Mercia Police Appeal: Wanted appeal for Worcester man
Re-Appeal Police Hunt For Worcester Man Who Breached Prison Licence West Mercia Police are re-appealing for help to find a Worcester man who breached his license conditions after being released from prison. Jack Aston aged 22,...2014-09-23 1999 0 -
Burglary gang jailed for raiding homes in Great Barr
A gang of burglars from Birmingham are behind bars after an investigation by detectives linked them to break-ins across the Great Barr area of the city between April and August last year. The men were responsible...2014-09-23 2475 0