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.
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.
Dramatic video shows the moment a speeding Mercedes driver ignored a red light in Birmingham city centre, causing a devastating collision that left a pedestrian with serious spinal injuries. West Midlands Police release footage as driver faces sentencing.
Shocking footage emerges of brutal assaults on Polish nationals in Liverpool and Birmingham, prompting urgent police response and community safety assurances.
Organised crime gang exporting stolen smartphones worth millions to Middle East and Africa dismantled in major police operation across London and Birmingham.
West Midlands Police appeal for information after toddler discovered alone on city street overnight, with authorities growing increasingly concerned for his welfare and searching for his guardians.
Disturbing CCTV footage captures a hooded figure starting a blaze at a Walsall mosque as West Midlands Police launch a hate crime investigation into the deliberate attack.
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.
A West Bromwich Albion fan has tragically passed away after suffering a medical emergency during the Championship match against Coventry City at The Hawthorns stadium.
A dedicated female police constable faces life-changing injuries after being hit by a car while responding to an emergency call in Birmingham, with the driver arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
West Midlands Police has issued a formal apology after its officers caused offence by entering a Sikh temple in Oldbury while wearing shoes, violating a core religious practice.
A West Midlands Police officer is under investigation for allegedly calling in sick to work while refereeing football matches, and then asking for records of the games to be deleted.
A two-year-old boy has tragically died after a choking incident at a private nursery in the West Midlands, prompting a police investigation and raising serious questions about childcare safety protocols.
An Albanian drug dealer's audacious social media operation on Facebook and TikTok was dismantled in a major undercover police sting. Discover how officers posed as buyers to bring him to justice.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A major manhunt is underway in Wolverhampton after a deliberate house fire claimed the life of a woman. Police are treating the blaze as murder and arson.
UK charity Crimestoppers issues an urgent appeal for CCTV footage from the Sikh community in Oldbury, Sandwell, following a serious assault, offering a £3,000 reward for information.
Sikh community organisations have posted a £10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a suspect after a woman was raped in the West Midlands. Police are urging witnesses to come forward.
West Midlands Sikh community pledges substantial reward for information leading to conviction of racially motivated attackers in Oldbury sexual assault case, as police investigation continues.
West Midlands Police has issued a formal apology after a CCTV camera was covertly installed on a Sikh temple in Oldbury, sparking community outrage and a review of surveillance policies.
A searing review of the controversial Kanye West documentary 'In Whose Name?', exploring its failure to address the artist's antisemitism and the ethical dilemma of giving him a platform.
West Midlands Police has issued a formal apology after a Sikh officer was made to remove his religious turban while in custody at Oldbury station, sparking outrage from community leaders.
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.
Shocking footage captures a pedestrian casually strolling along the busy M6, causing major safety concerns and prompting a swift police response near Birmingham.
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.
A mother tells of her terror after her teenage son was brutally stabbed with a samurai sword in a daylight attack in Walsall, as police hunt for the assailant.
West Midlands Police issues a formal apology after officers entered a Sikh gurdwara in Oldbury with shoes on, a serious breach of religious protocol. Chief Superintendent Richard Fisher expresses 'deep regret' for the distress caused.