The latest news, updates and events in Birmingham
A neo-Nazi terrorist who was convicted in Birmingham has been granted an early release from prison after a parole hearing in September. Alice Cutter – who wanted to start a “race war” – was jailed in 2020 for being a member of a banned UK terror group.
The co-founder of an extremist neo-Nazi group described as a “racist, anti-Semitic, Islamophobic and homophobic organisation” has been jailed today after a successful operation which involved officers from the West Midlands Counter-Terrorism Unit. Alex Davis, aged 27, was convicted by a jury at Winchester Crown Court for being part of a violent white supremacist organisation…
A national tour celebrating music as a means of bringing communities together and fighting racism is coming to Birmingham tonight. The ‘Rebel Music Tour’ – which is touring around the UK including in London, Manchester, Glasgow and Swansea – lands in Digbeth this evening, making its mark on the West Midlands with local musical talent.
The co-founder of a banned neo-Nazi group, which wanted to start a “white jihad” and spread hatred against ethnic minorities, Muslims, Jews and LGBTQ+ people, has been handed an extended 10 year prison sentence today (3rd December). Ben Raymond, aged 32, was found guilty of terrorism offences following a four week trial at Bristol Crown…
The co-founder of a UK neo-Nazi group described as “racist, Islamophobic, anti-Semitic, with an ethnic cleansing agenda which advocated attacks on LGBTQ+ people” has been convicted today of being a member of a banned extreme right-wing terrorist organisation. Detectives from West Midlands Police Counter Terrorism Unit led the investigation which culminated in the arrest of…
Birmingham street artists are continuing to show support for the Black Lives Matter movement, as a fresh BLM slogan appeared overnight in a daring Birmingham location. The large-scale ‘Black Lives Matter’ message is painted high up on a railway bridge in Landor Street, Nechells, in bright white capital letters to support the civil rights cause.
Five yobs have been questioned by police following an appeal for information into the shocking mob attack against two defenceless black men in Coventry city centre last Tuesday (9 June). Two men, aged 29 and 33, were arrested on suspicion of a violent disorder. They were later released on police bail pending further enquiries.
New street art has been painted in Digbeth today which shows solidarity with police brutality victim George Floyd and the ‘Black Lives Matter’ campiagn. The large scale wall in Digbeth is emblazoned with two huge slogans that show support for civil rights.
Breaking news tonight as police release photos of three men wanted in connection with the terrifying mob attack on two black youths in Coventry on Tuesday night. Another man has voluntarily surrendered himself to police and is being questioned tonight.
Police have launched an investigation and are hunting for CCTV and mobile footage of a terrifying and shocking attack against two unarmed black youths by a violent mob of Coventry FC supporters on Tuesday night near Broadgate Square. The two young men were the “target of a violent attack from a large crowd” according to…