The latest news, updates and events in Birmingham
An elderly man was struck down by a car in the Small Heath area of Birmingham last night (9 August). Police have launched an investigation following the horrific collision between a car and the 65-year-old victim who is now in a critical condition in hospital.
An elderly Birmingham man in his 80’s endured a horrifying home invasion and suffered a stab wound from a knife-wielding robber. The vicious break-in took place shortly after midnight in Rednal Road, West Heath, on Saturday (11 February).
A man, believed to be in his 90s, has tragically perished in a house fire on Saturday in the Acocks Green area of Birmingham. Firefighters sped to the terraced property in Overton Road at 5:50am on 4 February and forced entry, but sadly the elderly occupant could not be saved.
A dangerous burglar who preyed on pensioners – threatening one with a knife and breaking another victim’s shoulder – has been jailed after he was linked to a series of violent break-ins in Shard End, Hodge Hill and Edgbaston. Clinton Copeland, 36, targeted addresses with wheelchair ramps or handrails in his wave of terror against…
Hundreds of people all over Birmingham have joined forces to create a network of volunteers to help the homeless and elderly in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. Individuals, charities and residents groups have come together to launch Birmingham Community Solidarity, a new initiative focusing on helping the most vulnerable as key to protecting the wider…
Police are appealing for help to trace a cowardly thief who crept into a pensioner’s home in Coventry and attacked her before swiping a bag and purse. The shocking incident took place at 7.30pm last weekend on International Women’s Day (Sunday March 8) in Agincourt Road, Cheylesmore, according to West Midlands Police.