The latest news, updates and events in Birmingham
A speeding driver who killed a much-loved and hardworking NHS worker in Birmingham by ploughing his car into her has been jailed for his horrific crime. Jamie Abdale – described as “selfish” by the victim’s family – was over the legal alcohol limit and under a driving ban when he callously caused the death of…
A Wolverhampton thug who used horrific violence and coercive behaviour against his partner has been finally jailed for his string of crimes against the poor victim. Paul Woodward, 35, was known to police for previous offences and officers were alerted to his appalling crimes when paying a routine visit to his home in Shelley Road, Wolverhampton…
Two brothers who nearly paralysed a woman in a brutal assault in Birmingham have been caught and jailed. Brandon Holmes, 25 and Dale Holmes, 32, from Weoley Castle pleaded guilty to the shocking attack during their trial at Birmingham Crown Court on 25 January.
A dangerous West Midlands sex offender who targeted children in the 1980’s and 90’s has finally been caught and jailed for his horrific crimes on Tuesday (17 January). Paedophile Raymond Higgins was found guilty of eight offences of indecently assaulting two young girls.
A reckless driver who hit speeds of up to 85mph in residential areas as he tried to flee in a stolen car has been locked up – after he was caught hiding in a garden by Police Dog Stavros. Joshua Connor ignored a no entry sign, went through a red light and travelled in the…
Two brothers who ambushed and stabbed a man to death in Birmingham as he left his home are facing life behind bars today after being convicted of murder. Mohammed Farouk and his younger brother Ridhwaan killed Amin Talea, but the motive remains a mystery.
A man has been jailed for five years after cops found a loaded gun in his manbag – while he was going to see his probation officer. Jerome Powell was stopped on Bristol Road in Selly Oak on 16 February and arrested after firearms officers searched him and seized the weapon. He has now been…
Anti-racism campaigners are calling for action to charge rogue police officers in Britain, following news of the verdict in the high-profile George Floyd trial in the United States. Campaigners from Stand Up To Racism have welcomed the guilty verdict for all three charges against Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd, but have also claimed similar charges haven’t been…
A food warehouse has been fined £60,000 after pleading guilty to four offences under health and safety legislation at Birmingham Magistrates Court yesterday. Birmingham City Council prosecuted Pearl Food Distribution Ltd – based at Unit 33 Middlemore Industrial Estate, Middlemore Road, Birmingham – after a safety inspector saw an employee raised up on a pallet balanced…
A callous liar who betrayed the trust of his family and friends by pretending his wife had been killed during a burglary at their home has been found guilty of her murder. Gurpreet Singh, aged 45, was found guilty of the murder of Sarbjit Kaur following a trial at Birmingham Crown Court today (27 January) and…