West Midlands Police

23 motorists caught within hours of crackdown on dangerous drivers in Birmingham

Within hours of a crackdown against dangerous and antisocial drivers going into operation the police have collared 23 drivers. Operation Triton – which combats the threat posed by reckless drivers – came into effect on Monday 7 August and within hours drivers had been caught zooming through red lights, having illegal window tints, drug driving,…

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Officials promise a joint effort to target dangerous drivers

Authorities launch major offensive against dangerous and antisocial drivers in Birmingham

A major offensive against dangerous and antisocial drivers came into effect on Monday (7 August) after recent hit-and-run deaths and antisocial driving in Birmingham.  Operations have been launched as part of a coordinated response by Transport for West Midlands, West Midlands Police, Birmingham City Council, and the region’s Police and Crime Commissioner to recent accidents…

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Plans to increase the numbers of specialist uniformed officers patrolling the region’s bus, train and tram networks have been launched

Safer Travel launch new plan to tackle crime and antisocial behaviour on public transport

Plans to increase the numbers of specialist uniformed officers patrolling the West Midlands’ bus, train and tram networks has been launched in the region. Unveiled today (18 March), the four-year Safer Travel Plan sets out how the region’s police and transport bosses will work together to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour on public transport.

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Chief Constable Dave Thompson has received a knighthood from The Queen

West Midlands Police Chief Constable Dave Thompson is knighted in New Year honours

Police Chief Constable Dave Thompson is one of three members of West Midlands Police to have received awards in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours, in which he was awarded a knighthood. Mr Thompson becomes a Sir in recognition of his services to policing over a 30 year career spanning Greater Manchester Police (GMP) and West Midlands Police.

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A police forensics scientist collects possible evidence from Hurst Street

Police open murder investigation after man killed during Birmingham stabbing rampage

West Midlands Police have confirmed a murder investigation has been launched following the shocking violence in Birmingham city centre overnight which resulted in the death of a man. Officers have stated that a man has tragically lost his life and a number of people have been seriously injured following the disturbing outbreak of violence in central…

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