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Posted: 16th April 2021 Birmingham man charged over domestic stabbing We’ve charged a man over a domestic stabbing that’s left a woman seriously ill in hospital. Matthew Elwell is accused of attacking the victim – a 33-year-old woman who’s known to him – at an address in Farndon Road, Birmingham, on Wednesday afternoon (14 April).
Posted: 15th April 2021 Teen charged with Burbury Park attack We have charged a teenage boy with the attempted murder of a 14-year-old in Burbury Park on Tuesday (13 April). The 14-year-old boy was stabbed repeatedly just after 7pm at the park in Lozells. He was taken to hospital where he continues to recover from his injuries.
Posted: 15th April 2021 A Commonwealth for Everyone: Vanessa Milton, Investigation Officer On Commonwealth Day we launched the ‘A Commonwealth for Everyone’ series - celebrating and sharing stories of our WMP colleagues who have connections to Commonwealth countries.
Posted: 15th April 2021 Man jailed for 10 years after hammer attack A man has been jailed for 10 years after hitting his victim with a hammer several times during one of two horrifying attacks.
Posted: 14th April 2021 WMP's response to a series of violent incidents in Birmingham There have been a series of violent incidents in Birmingham over the last 24 hours, we’d like to reassure you we’re doing all we can to establish the circumstances of each of them, find those responsible, and work with you to deter any further incidents.
Posted: 14th April 2021 Man given hospital order after series on indecent exposures in Selly Oak A Birmingham man has been given a hospital order for indecently exposing himself to several young women, mostly students, in the Selly Oak area last year.
Posted: 14th April 2021 Arrest made following Birmingham shooting We’ve arrested a man in connection with a double shooting in Birmingham last night (13 April). The two men were shot in Western Road at around 5.30pm. Sadly a 31-year-old man died from his injuries. The other man, aged 22, remains in hospital in a critical condition.
Posted: 14th April 2021 Man charged with terrorism offences A 23-year-old Warwickshire man has been charged with terrorism offences.
Posted: 14th April 2021 11 cars seized, nine stop searches and one foot chase in busy day of proactive roads policing We seized 11 cars, stopped and searched a further nine and chased a passenger down who fled their vehicle during a packed day policing the roads last weekend. Officers across Coventry launched the proactive operation in a crackdown on crime on Saturday (10 April).
Posted: 13th April 2021 Murder investigation launched after shooting in Birmingham We’ve launched a murder investigation after a shooting in Birmingham earlier this evening (13 April). We were called to an industrial premises in Western Road at around 5.30pm.
Posted: 13th April 2021 Murder charge after man run over at Halfords A man has been charged following the death of a 20-year-old on Halfords car park on Friday (9 April). The 20-year-old man was found under a white VW Golf on Halfords car park on Coventry Road, Sheldon just before midnight.
Posted: 13th April 2021 Man charged after footballer racially abused We’ve charged a man after West Bromwich Albion player Romaine Sawyers was racially abused online. Simon Silwood is accused of sending an offensive message to the footballer via social media in January of this year.
Posted: 12th April 2021 Teens jailed for burglary spree in latest strike against Coventry gangs Four members of a Coventry crime gang have been handed jail terms totalling 18 years after we linked them to dozens of car-key burglaries.
Posted: 12th April 2021 Two arrested in connection with baby's death in Bilston Yesterday (Sunday 11 April) we issued an appeal to find the mother of a baby who was found dead in a supermarket car park in Bilston just after 9am. Fortunately, we identified the mother as a result of our appeal and she was taken to hospital to receive appropriate care.
Posted: 12th April 2021 Knife crime targeted in two weeks of intensive activity in Lozells As lockdown restrictions ease further today (12 April), there is a potential for a surge in violence and offending, particularly among young people.
Posted: 12th April 2021 Tributes to Hall Green murder victim Tributes have been paid to a 'very kind soul' as we continue to appeal for information about his death. Kevin Lomas has been described by relatives as someone who loved life and would help anyone.
Posted: 11th April 2021 UPDATE | Mother of newborn baby found dead on supermarket car park is identified UPDATE (8pm, 11 April) | We’ve identified the mother as a result of our earlier appeal and she is now receiving appropriate care. We will be speaking to her in due course. Thank you to everyone for sharing the below appeal.
Posted: 10th April 2021 Dante Mullings killing: Four jailed for life over drive-by killing murder plot Four men have been given life sentences for plotting to murder a gang rival in a drive-by shooting after our detectives linked them to the killing through meticulous CCTV and phone enquiries.
Posted: 10th April 2021 Murder arrest as man dies after being run over in Birmingham We’ve launched a murder investigation after the death of a man who was run over on a car park in Birmingham last night (Friday). Our officers were called to reports of disorder on the car park of Halfords on Coventry Road, Sheldon, just before midnight.
Posted: 10th April 2021 Family pay tribute to victim as man charged with Moseley murder The family of a father who died after being found stabbed in Birmingham have paid tribute to him, as detectives charged a man with his murder.
Posted: 9th April 2021 We need your help to name our first ever therapy dog We’ve welcomed a furry new recruit who will play a different role to the traditional police dog - and we want your help to name her. The 8-week-old Maltipoo is set to be the force’s first ever wellbeing dog.
Posted: 8th April 2021 Officer tells of her family's struggle after her daughter's devastating diagnosis A West Midlands Police officer from Coventry has spoken of the struggles of dealing with a devastating diagnosis that could prevent her 12-year-old daughter from realising her dream of becoming an ice-skater.
Posted: 8th April 2021 Two arrested on suspicion of murder in Hall Green We’ve arrested two people on suspicion of murder after a man was discovered dead at an address in Birmingham. The body of a 56-year-old man was found at a property off Stratford Road, Hall Green, on Friday evening (2 April).
Posted: 8th April 2021 Murder investigation launched following Birmingham stabbing A murder investigation has been launched after a man died following a dispute at a property in Birmingham last night (7 Apr).