West Midlands Police12 hrs agoPolice step up patrols in city crime 'hotspots'Six people were detained for offences including vehicle theft and burglary, West Midlands Police says.12 hrs ago16 hrs agoPolice sack 19 officers and staff for misconductThe employees were fired after misconduct hearings and meetings over the past year, a report says.16 hrs ago17 hrs agoArmed drug dealer caught hiding in bush is jailedRaheem Khan, 27, fled from a property in Halesowen after police found a loaded handgun, drugs and cash.17 hrs ago4 days agoSeven arrested after fireworks set off in BirminghamThose arrested are being held on suspicion of offences including assault and possession of fireworks.4 days ago4 days agoSeven arrested after city centre firework disorderThose arrested are being held on suspicion of offences including assault and possession of fireworks.4 days ago5 days agoSearch for motorist after man dies in hit-and-runEmergency services were called to Sladefield Road in the early hours of Saturday.5 days ago8 days ago'Expect police attention if you're wearing a balaclava on a sunny day'Scott Green adds: "My commitment to the public is we will investigate all crimes. "8 days ago8 days agoMan contacts radio station to tell police chief about neighbour's 'driving offences'Chief Constable Scott Green appears on BBC Radio WM phone-in.8 days ago24 Oct 2026Lidl crash which killed man 'sounded like a bomb'West Midlands Ambulance service says a man in his 30s who was in the shop has died at the scene.24 Oct 2026...
