The latest news, updates and events in Birmingham
A former West Midlands Police community officer was jailed this week following an investigation into him having a sexual relationship with an individual he met while on duty but should not have been engaged with “in a personal capacity”. West Midlands Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) Kevin Hathaway was locked up on Wednesday (2 December) after his actions…
A child sex groomer from Wednesbury who sexually assaulted three underage girls has been jailed for 18 years after the victims’ courage helped to expose his depraved crimes. The children – who were all under 14 at the time of the abuse – confided in specialist public protection officers about the sex attacks by pensioner…
An inspiring woman from Wolverhampton is hosting an online event to raise awareness about domestic violence, both towards women and men. Farisai Dzemwa, 48, who herself suffered years of abuse in her homeland, is hoping the virtual workshop will help those struggling with physical and psychological abuse from a spouse, partner or family member.
A paedophile from Chelmsley Wood who was jailed last year for abusing young girls has been convicted of further sexual offences after three more victims bravely came forward as a result of the publicity surrounding the case. Kenneth Light was jailed for more than eight years in September 2019 after being found guilty of indecently…
A shocking and deeply distressing video showing a horde of Coventry City FC supporters chasing and abusing two black teenagers yesterday has caused outrage and indignation. Police have launched an investigation into the terrifying incident which took place not far from the Lady Godiva statue in Coventry around 9:15pm on Tuesday night.
West Midlands Police have confirmed that three men were jailed this week for coughing, spitting or threatening to infect people with coronavirus. Police are hoping to send out a firm warning to anyone who uses coronavirus as a threat against police officers or members of the public as three men are jailed for their abusive…
A domestic thug pushed his girlfriend’s head through the rear windscreen of his car − leaving her with multiple facial fractures − just hours after telling friends “I’d never hit a woman”. Leon Thompson viciously attacked girlfriend of two years Danielle Perry outside his home in Arden Road, Chelmsley Wood, in the early hours of…
Nearly seven in 10 lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) people have been sexually harassed at work, according to research for the Trades Union Congress revealing a “hidden epidemic”. The survey, published on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia on Friday (May 17), found that more than two in five LGBT people (42%)…
People in Birmingham are being urged to unite against child sexual exploitation (CSE) and make a personal pledge to help tackle the abuse. Councils across the West Midlands, including Birmingham City Council, along with West Midlands Police are supporting national CSE awareness day on Saturday 18th March.
West Midlands Police have responded to claims that a “homeless” man was arrested from a McDonald’s restaurant in Birmingham city centre. During an incident just over a week ago, a local teenager confronted an officer from West Midlands Police after over five officers were sent to a McDonald’s restaurant in Birmingham’s Cherry Street to remove…