Tag archives for West Midlands Police
Drunk driver Thomas O’Brien Wood jailed for killing passenger in crash caused by driving wrong way on M42
A drink-driver has been jailed for killing his passenger in a crash, after driving the wrong way on a motorway into oncoming traffic. Thomas O'Brien-Wood had "failed to stop for…
Three men found guilty after fatal stabbing of Hazim Al-Bajouri in Hockley, Birmingham
A man has been found guilty of manslaughter after a father-of-three was fatally stabbed in Hockley last year. Hazim Al-Bajouri, 43, died after being stabbed in the chest by Cyle…
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…
Two teenagers charged following “extreme violence” during Solihull robbery attack
Police have charged two teenagers with wounding and robbery after two other teenagers were attacked in Solihull. The attacks took place in September and December 2023, as well as last month, say…
Birmingham man who planned to rape children of woman he met online jailed for 15 years
A Birmingham man who had planned to rape the children of a woman he was messaging online has been jailed for 15 years. Christopher Brand was sentenced at the city’s Crown Court…
Two men charged with serious assault and aggravated burglary in Birmingham Perry Barr
West Midlands Police have charged two men with serious assault and aggravated burglary following police warrants that carried out in Birmingham earlier this week. Javid Ahmadzai, 41, and Hajam Ahmadzai,…
Police seize suspected stolen vehicles and illegal vapes in Coventry crime operation
Cops in Coventry have seized suspected stolen vehicles, illegal vapes and cigarettes in an operation targeting local crime in the city. Officers in Coventry were out in the North East…
Life sentence for builder who killed woman in her Dudley house during renovation work
A man who murdered a woman in her Dudley home while carrying out building work has been jailed for life. Peter Norgrove, from Sedgley, was sentenced at Wolverhampton Crown Court…
Six month sentence handed to Dudley serial shoplifter who nabbed £2K worth of goods
A serial shoplifter has been jailed for committing a string of offences across Dudley, which saw him steal around £2,000 worth of items. Ian Waterworth, of Union Street, Stourbridge, pleaded guilty…
Prolific shoplifter who targeted Coventry store despite being banned has been jailed
A prolific shoplifter who repeatedly targeted a Coventry convenience store despite being banned from entering has been jailed. Devon Price carried out seven shop thefts - and attempted another -…