Tag archives for Walsall
Police arrest three men over kidnap, false imprisonment, assault and robbery charges
Three men have been charged with offences including kidnap and robbery after police carried out warrants in Walsall and Smethwick by West Midlands Police. Mohammed Jamil, 39, Idris Ahmed, 26…
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…
Organised criminal gang jailed for over 86 years for Class A drugs offences and money laundering
An organised crime group who made thousands of pounds dealing in Class A drugs has been jailed for more than 86 years. Led by James Ross, the Walsall based empire…
Change into Action campaign helps 750 rough sleepers move into much-needed accomodation
A West Midlands campaign to take rough sleepers off the streets has helped get 750 people into accommodation. According to Birmingham City Council, generous public donations totalling more than £280,000 have helped provide…
Hit-and-run suspect bailed over horrific death of 7-year-old girl described by mum as a “star”
A 14-year-old boy who was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving in Walsall has been released on bail today, say police. The family of the victim who died…
14-year-old boy arrested after tragic hit-and-run death of little girl in Walsall
A 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a young girl was fatally wounded in a hit-and-run collision in the West Midlands. Police…
West Midlands Sikh police officer awarded MBE for combating racism and hate crime
A long-serving Walsall policeman with Sikh heritage says he feels 'blessed" after receiving a top honour for his work in tackling racism and making the police force more diverse. Sergeant Harvinder…
Speeding driver in 30mph zone fled scene after crashing into West Midlands grandfather
A speeding drink driver from Stourbridge has been jailed for 28 months after her car struck a grandfather. Laura Preston was speeding her Citroen C3 in a 30mph limit along…
Three Birmingham men charged over violent attack on Muslim family enjoying picnic
Three Birmingham men have been charged over the savage attack against a Muslim family who were peacefully enjoying a picnic in a Walsall park on Bank Holiday Sunday (28 May).…
Armed thugs attack and injure Muslim family enjoying picnic in Walsall park
A violent attack took place during the Bank Holiday weekend against a Muslim family who were peacefully enjoying a picnic in a Walsall park. Police have confirmed a group of men …