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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.

Major Fire Erupts in Birmingham City Centre

Dramatic scenes in Birmingham as a massive fire engulfs a landmark building on Colmore Row, with over 70 firefighters battling the blaze. No casualties reported.

Met Police Urge Arming Officers Against Knife Crime

An internal Metropolitan Police review calls for a significant increase in armed officers to better protect the public and frontline police from the growing threat of knife attacks in the capital.

Police Apologise for Entering Sikh Gurdwara with Shoes On

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.

Sikh woman raped in racist hate crime in Oldbury

A Sikh woman was brutally raped in a horrific hate crime in Oldbury, with her attacker using racist slurs. West Midlands Police are hunting for the suspect and appealing for witnesses.

Urgent MMR Vaccine Call as UK Measles Cases Surge

UK health officials issue an urgent plea for parents to check children's MMR vaccine status as measles outbreaks spread rapidly across England, with a major surge in cases in the West Midlands.

Alleged Racist Rape of Sikh Woman Shocks West Midlands

MPs express horror as a Sikh woman is reportedly raped in a suspected hate crime in Oldbury, West Midlands. Police investigate the racially-aggravated attack that has sent shockwaves through the community.

Nine Met Police Officers Suspended in Behaviour Probe

Nine Metropolitan Police officers have been suspended following serious allegations of misconduct at Charing Cross police station, prompting a major internal investigation into behavioural standards.

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