Crime
Life sentence for builder who killed woman in her Dudley house during renovation work
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 today (31 January) for killing Sharon Gordon in July last year and will serve at least 15 years before being eligible for parole.
Prolific shoplifter who targeted Coventry store despite being banned has been jailed
A prolific shoplifter who repeatedly targeted a Coventry convenience store despite being banned from entering has been jailed. Devon Price carried out seven shop thefts – and attempted another – inside a week even though she was on a suspended prison sentence for three similar offences at the time.
Two men sentenced after officers assaulted in Lozells, Birmingham
Two men have received jail terms after four police officers were assaulted during an incident in Lozells last year. Hamad Gernas, aged 23 and Adam Issa aged 33 were sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court yesterday (Monday 29 January).
Man jailed for more than 20 years for historical rapes against young girls in Coventry
A man has been jailed for more than 20 years after being found guilty of a series of historical rapes against young girls in Coventry. David Cockerill, aged 37, has been jailed for 24 years after appearing at Birmingham Crown Court on Monday 22 January; charged with a total of 14 sexual offences against five…
Two men arrested in connection with car key burglary in Solihull
West Midlands Police have arrested two men after pursuing two suspected stolen cars in Solihull. Officers on patrol spotted a car that was stolen from an address in Shirley and another car that was suspected of being involved in the same burglary on Saturday.
Leading member of County Lines gang jailed for trafficking drugs worth £250,000
Jordan Hill, a key member of a County Lines gang, which trafficked drugs valued at almost £250,000 from Coventry onto the streets of tourist towns, has been jailed. The drugs network, which was brought down by the West Midlands Regional Organised Crime Unit (ROCU) working with Warwickshire Local Police teams, included a man caught dealing while…
West Midlands Police name new police chief for Solihull
West Midlands Police have announced a new police chief for Solihull, Chief Superintendent Rich Harris, who takes over as the borough commander and is responsible for all aspects of policing in the area. In an official statement, the force said Chief Supt Harris “recently led Operation Advance in Solihull which saw officers working more closely with communities…
Six people arrested following “unacceptable violence” at West Brom v Wolves football match
Six people were arrested in connection with trouble at West Brom’s game against Wolves yesterday, as officers vowed to make further arrests in connection with the “unacceptable violence”. Four West Brom supporters and two Wolves fans were arrested, and all have since been bailed while the investigation continues, police have confirmed.
Police appeal for information after two women sexually assaulted in same Coventry park
Police are appealing for information after two women were sexually assaulted in separate incidents in Coventry in the last week. Just before 1am yesterday morning (27 January), a man approached an 18-year-old woman near the entrance of Swanswell Park and Pool, near White Street and Primrose Hill Street and sexually assaulted her, West Midlands Police revealed…
Three arrested in Walsall drugs bust after police discover suspected Class A substances
Three people have been arrested in Walsall after police found suspected Class A drugs and drugs paraphernalia at an address in the town. West Midlands Police executed a warrant at a property in Willenhall in the early hours of Friday (26 January) and discovered illegal drugs and cash.