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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 Teen charged over boy’s stabbing as we issue images of second suspect We’ve charged a teenager over a knife attack in a Walsall street that left a boy with a significant stab wound to his stomach. Marshall Barnett, aged 18, is accused of stabbing the 16-year-old in Caldmore Road, Caldmore at around 3.30pm on Wednesday (24 Feb).
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.
Posted: 25th February 2021 Report on disproportionality in stop and search and use of force The HMICFRS has published a report on disproportionality in stop and search and use of force. The report highlights our good practice in a number of areas, but we recognise there is still work to do.
Posted: 25th February 2021 Killer jailed for six years for fatal attack on a stranger A killer has been jailed for six years after a stranger he assaulted in Sandwell died of his injuries.
Posted: 25th February 2021 Alligator heads seized in wildlife warrant We’ve seized 80 alligator heads from a house in Perry Barr this morning! Not your normal find for us when conducting a warrant but it’s all in a day’s work for the National Wildlife Crime Unit (NWCU) and our wildlife crime officer volunteers.
Posted: 25th February 2021 Appeal after teenager stabbed in Walsall We're appealing for information and witnesses after a teenage boy was stabbed in a Walsall street. The 16-year-old was approached by two people in Caldmore Road, Caldmore, just after 3.30pm yesterday (24 February).
Posted: 25th February 2021 Murder arrest after double stabbing in Coventry We’ve arrested a man on suspicion of murder after a man was stabbed to death and a woman was seriously injured in Coventry today. Officers were called to Waveley Road just before 11.20am to reports that two people had been stabbed.
Posted: 25th February 2021 WMP response to crime statistics on homicide and violent crime Today, (25 February) the Office for National Statistics has released crime statistics on homicide and violent crime.
Posted: 25th February 2021 Further charge in Dudley murder investigation Update Friday 26 Feb: A 21-year-old man arrested yesterday has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder. Akeel Hussain, from Brook Street, Dudley, will appear at Wolverhampton Magistrates Court this morning.
Posted: 25th February 2021 Father convicted of baby daughter's murder A Dudley father has been convicted today (25 Feb) of killing his baby daughter more than three years ago.
Posted: 24th February 2021 Ninth arrest made in Dudley murder investigation We’ve arrested a ninth person as part of our investigation into the shooting of Mohammed Haroon Zeb in Dudley last month. Mr Zeb, known as Haroon, was taken to hospital with serious injuries after being shot in Queens Cross just after 12.35am on 31 January.
Posted: 24th February 2021 Men found guilty of Walsall barber shop shooting Thanks to information from you, two men have been found guilty for their part in a shooting at a barber shop in Walsall in May 2019.
