Category : Search result: West Midlands crime


Asylum seeker jailed for 23-stab hotel attack

A failed asylum seeker has been sentenced to life imprisonment after stabbing a woman 23 times in a horrific hotel room attack in Walsall. The court heard how Lawand Hassan stalked his victim before the near-fatal assault.

Masked raiders armed robbery Smethwick store

A gang of balaclava-clad thugs armed with weapons forced their way into a Smethwick convenience store, threatening staff before fleeing with cash and cigarettes in a shocking late-night raid.

Family's BMW destroyed in suspected arson attack

A West Midlands family's prized BMW was deliberately set ablaze in a suspected arson attack, leaving them shaken and facing thousands in damages. Police are hunting for suspects.

Wednesday medics claim ambulance crew hindered fan rescue

Exclusive: Club medical staff allege West Midlands Ambulance Service personnel became confrontational during emergency response to collapsed West Bromwich Albion fan during Championship match, potentially impacting critical care.

Birmingham Nightclub Shooting: Man Fights for Life

A man is in a critical condition and two others injured after a terrifying shooting at The Crane nightclub in Birmingham's Digbeth area. Police have launched a major investigation and are appealing for witnesses.

Manhunt for Birmingham's 'Mango Man' Fugitive

West Midlands Police intensify the manhunt for Michael Clarke, known as 'Mango Man', wanted in connection with a series of violent crimes across Birmingham and Warwickshire. The public is urged not to approach.

Birmingham Nightclub Shooting: 22-Year-Old Man Killed

A 22-year-old man has been tragically killed in a targeted shooting outside Birmingham's Mango Nightclub. Police have launched a murder investigation and are appealing for witnesses to the late-night attack in the city's Gay Village.

Two Arrests After Birmingham Nightclub Shooting

West Midlands Police make two arrests following a shooting at Mango nightclub in Birmingham's Gay Village. The incident, which sent revellers fleeing, is being treated as a targeted attack.

Birmingham Nightclub Shooting: Four Shot, Arrests Made

West Midlands Police have made multiple arrests following a shooting at a Birmingham nightclub that left four people with gunshot wounds. The incident has sparked a major investigation and raised serious concerns about public safety.

Girl, 9, Shot in Racist Airgun Attack in Walsall

A nine-year-old girl has been hospitalised after a shocking racially aggravated assault in Walsall, where a teenage boy shot her with an airgun. Police are investigating the hate crime incident.

Teen charged with six attempted murders in restaurant arson

A 16-year-old boy faces serious charges, including six counts of attempted murder and arson with intent to endanger life, following a fire at an Indian restaurant in the West Midlands that left multiple people hospitalised.

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