Tag archives for West Midlands
Drunk driver Thomas O’Brien Wood jailed for killing passenger in crash caused by driving wrong way on M42
Staff Reporter
February 2, 2024
A drink-driver has been jailed for killing his passenger in a crash, after driving the wrong way on a motorway into oncoming traffic. Thomas O'Brien-Wood had "failed to stop for…
Three men found guilty after fatal stabbing of Hazim Al-Bajouri in Hockley, Birmingham
Staff Reporter
February 2, 2024
A man has been found guilty of manslaughter after a father-of-three was fatally stabbed in Hockley last year. Hazim Al-Bajouri, 43, died after being stabbed in the chest by Cyle…
Police arrest three men over kidnap, false imprisonment, assault and robbery charges
Staff Reporter
February 2, 2024
Three men have been charged with offences including kidnap and robbery after police carried out warrants in Walsall and Smethwick by West Midlands Police. Mohammed Jamil, 39, Idris Ahmed, 26…
Birmingham man who planned to rape children of woman he met online jailed for 15 years
Staff Reporter
February 2, 2024
A Birmingham man who had planned to rape the children of a woman he was messaging online has been jailed for 15 years. Christopher Brand was sentenced at the city’s Crown Court…
Two men charged with serious assault and aggravated burglary in Birmingham Perry Barr
Staff Reporter
February 2, 2024
West Midlands Police have charged two men with serious assault and aggravated burglary following police warrants that carried out in Birmingham earlier this week. Javid Ahmadzai, 41, and Hajam Ahmadzai,…
Police seize suspected stolen vehicles and illegal vapes in Coventry crime operation
Staff Reporter
February 1, 2024
Cops in Coventry have seized suspected stolen vehicles, illegal vapes and cigarettes in an operation targeting local crime in the city. Officers in Coventry were out in the North East…
West Midlands e-scooter supplier Beryl launches initiative to help users improve riding skills
Staff Reporter
January 31, 2024
West Midlands e-scooter provider, Beryl, is running an initiative to sharpen skills, boost confidence and reinforce the importance of responsible riding, the company has announced. The Scoot Happy Tour offers…
Life sentence for builder who killed woman in her Dudley house during renovation work
Staff Reporter
January 31, 2024
A man who murdered a woman in her Dudley home while carrying out building work has been jailed for life. Peter Norgrove, from Sedgley, was sentenced at Wolverhampton Crown Court…
Birmingham student crowdfunds over £7,000 towards her outstanding tuition fees
Staff Reporter
January 30, 2024
A Birmingham-based student at risk of terminating her studies due to outstanding tuition fees has raised over £7,000 through crowdfunding. International student Joanna Idowu, currently at Birmingham City University (BCU), said she was "grateful" for…
Nearly 500 jobs to be based at new Coventry business park following £24m investment
Staff Reporter
January 30, 2024
Nearly 500 jobs are set to be based at new Coventry business park following £24m investment, it has been revealed. Work to transform part of the former Meggitt aerospace site in Coventry…