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Second teen arrested in connection with Smethwick murder
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the murder of a woman in Smethwick last week (3 Sept). The teenager is the second person to be arrested in connection with the death of Glynis...2014-09-10 1856 0 -
Mum charged over toddler son’s methadone death
The mother of a two-year-old boy who died in July last year has been charged over his death. Fenton Hogan died after he was found collapsed at his home address in Cotswold Close, Frankley. A post...2014-09-10 2088 0 -
Two West Midlands officers shortlisted for innovative use of social media
Two West Midlands officers have been shortlisted for their innovative use of social media by an international group of judges. Chief Inspector Kerry Blakeman and Inspector Michael Brown are finalists in the ‘Top Cop’ annual Connected...2014-09-09 1779 0 -
Firearms suspect arrested and charged
A Birmingham man has been remanded in custody after appearing in court, accused of firearms offences. Antoine Peak was arrested when armed police raided a property in Smethwick on Friday (5 Sept), looking for the unemployed...2014-09-09 2135 0 -
‘Body in boot’ kidnap scare proved to be driver’s daughter!
A kidnap scare was sparked when motorists in Birmingham reported spotting a body crammed in the boot of a moving car. But when police pulled the Vauxhall Astra over in Winson Green they found the luggage...2014-09-08 1820 0 -
Cops and Robbers: Partnership work key to cutting re-offending rates further
The first episode of Channel 4’s major new documentary ‘Cops and Robbers’ will throw the national spotlight on Dudley and Birmingham − highlighting the areas as some of the best places in the country for managing...2014-09-08 1860 0