Connor Brookes, 20, died of a fatal wound to his head in Walsall Connor Brookes was shot while sat in his car(Image: West Midlands Police) The brother of a convicted killer was blasted in the head with a shotgun during … Read More
Courts
Boarding school child sex abuse trial update as ‘house mother’ cleared
A trial against six former teachers and staff of Rhydd Court School in Malvern, Worcestershire began in August 2024 Marie Handy(Image: Nick Wilkinson/Birmingham Live) A ‘house mother’ at a boys’ boarding school who was accused of child cruelty and sexually … Read More
‘I need help’ says Birmingham mum who feels sick at daughter missing over 70 school days
A mum admitted being a parent of a child who failed to attend school regularly after her teenaged daughter had 143 periods of unauthorised absence A stock image of a silhouette of a woman(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) A mum admitted ‘I … Read More
Man charged with firearm and drug offences after police raid in Birmingham city centre
Lorenc Lika has been charged after a police raid in Bell Barn Road Bell Barn Road (Image: Google ) A man has been charged with firearm and drug offences after a police raid in Birmingham city centre. Lorenc Lika was … Read More
Dangerous driver who hit speeds of 80mph in 30mph zone during Telford police chase jailed
Speeding driver Joshua New refused to pull over for police Jailed: Joshua New(Image: WMP) A dangerous driver hit speeds of up to 80mph in a 30mph zone when he tried to escape police in Telford this week. Joshua New caught … Read More
Fraudster behind ‘constant intimidation’ jailed as cop says case ‘like nothing’ he had ever seen
James Green, formerly known as Neil Phillips, used fake names to hire vehicles to push unwanted advances towards his victims James Green(Image: Staffordshire Police) A man has been jailed after he harassed his victims in a campaign of abuse across … Read More
Sainsbury’s staff call 999 after noticing burglar’s legs dangling from ceiling
Bungling burglar Steve came through the ceiling before making off with around £200 of items A bungling burglar who was caught on camera getting stuck while climbing through the roof of a supermarket has been locked up. Steven McMahon, 50, … Read More
Farm shop punished after inspectors found mice during visit
Walsall Council Environmental Health Officers made an unannounced visit to Beacon Farm to undertake a routine food hygiene inspection 18:11, 26 Feb 2025Updated 18:23, 26 Feb 2025 Two food business operators at a farm shop butcher in Barr Beacon were … Read More
Police officer screamed ‘help’ after he was crushed by driver trying to escape arrest, court told
Saqib Ali, aged 29, is accused of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent to PC Kidd in Walsall on February 24 last year Police cordon off Reservoir Place in Walsall A man deliberately drove at and crushed a police officer … Read More
Dog walker, 80, ‘killed yards from his home in an act of pure violence’ – court told
Two children deny killing Bhim Kohli, 80, in a park near Leicester Bhim Kohli Two schoolchildren allegedly killed a pensioner just yards from his home after hurling racist taunts at him as he walked his dog, jurors have heard. Bhim … Read More