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The Latest Breaking News from West Midlands Police

Pensioner attacked while walking home from mosque and left with broken hand

Victim was kicked in back, causing him to fall and hit his head

The Independent UK

Hunt for thugs who attacked man, 73, on his way home from mosque

The man was taken to hospital after the attack

Wales Online

Birmingham trams stopped after spillage of ‘unknown substance’ at court building

Tram services in Birmingham city centre were halted

The Independent UK

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Fire crews probing spillage of unknown substance after court building sealed off

Tram services in Birmingham city centre have been halted in both directions after the Bull Street area was cordoned off.

The Independent UK

Mystery spillage in street sparks emergency operation as fire crew race to scene

Police and fire services in Birmingham were called to the Lord Chancellor's office after the spillage of an 'unknown substance.' The substance has since been identified as not harmful to the public

Daily Mirror

Alison Hammond says it was 'needed' as she finally joins Holly Willoughby's 'gang' before ITV This Morning takeover

The This Morning host spent some time with the girls after she hit the headlines over the weekend

Manchester Evening News

Man arrested over Alison Hammond blackmail threats

West Midlands Police said a 36-year-old-man was arrested on suspicion of blackmail at an address in Warwickshire on Saturday evening

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Police investigating allegations of blackmail against Alison Hammond make arrest

West Midlands Police said a 36-year-old-man was arrested on suspicion of blackmail at an address in Warwickshire on Saturday evening.

The Independent UK

Police investigating allegations of blackmail targeted against TV presenter Alison Hammond

The 48-year-old found fame on Big Brother and is currently a part of the This Morning presenting team

The Independent UK

Police investigating allegations of 'blackmail' with Alison Hammond handing over 'thousands of pounds'

West Midlands Police confirmed today they are taking allegations of blackmail occurring in their area "very seriously" with Alison Hammond supposedly handing a blackmailer 'thousands'.

Edinburgh Live

Police launch probe after Alison Hammond 'handed thousands' to 'blackmailer'

West Midlands Police confirmed today they are taking allegations of blackmail occurring in their area 'very seriously'.

Daily Record

Police investigating allegations of blackmail targeted against Alison Hammond

The 48-year-old found fame on Big Brother and is currently a part of the This Morning presenting team.

The Independent UK

Alison Hammond 'handed thousands to blackmailer who she believed was a friend', source claims

The 'blackmailer' has reportedly threatened to 'tell lies' which would 'ruin' the presenter's career.

Daily Record

Alison Hammond distraught after handing 'thousands' over to 'blackmailer'

Television star Alison Hammond is said to have contacted West Midlands Police after becoming the victim of blackmail and has handed thousands of pounds over

Daily Mirror

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Suspect charged after two men set on fire leaving UK mosques

Mohammed Abbkr, 28, is alleged to have violently attacked the men in London and Birmingham.

Evening Standard

Man charged with two counts of attempted murder after men set on fire outside mosques

A man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after two men were set alight in Birmingham and London after leaving mosques, West Midlands Police have said.

The Independent UK

Man charged with attempted murder after two elderly Muslims set alight after leaving mosques

Police believe two arson attacks in Birmingham and west London are linked

Reuters

UK police link attacks where men set on fire after leaving mosques

British police said on Wednesday a man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was set on fire on his way home from a mosque in central England had now also been arrested for a similar incident in London last month.

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The Independent UK

‘Dad is on fire’: Son’s horrifying plea for help after father set alight leaving mosque

Mohammed Rayaz, 70, is struggling to open his eyes after he suffered severe burns to his face, hands and chest

The Independent UK

Son of pensioner set alight pleaded for help saying ‘my dad is on fire’

The victim is in stable condition in hospital but with severe burns to his face and hands and is unable to open his eyes.

The Independent UK

Terror police probing connection between fire attacks on elderly Muslim men leaving mosques

Community ‘devastated’ as they enter Ramadan fearing for their safety

The Independent UK

Family of ‘precious and loving’ girl who died after she was hit by bus pay tribute

Sophie Jain Fletcher was hit by a bus in Birmingham on Saturday afternoon - police are appealing for witnesses

Al Jazeera

UK police question suspect after elderly Muslim set alight

The attack in Birmingham comes weeks after a similar incident in London, in which the suspect went on the run.

The Independent UK

Police outside of London to be held ‘accountable’ following Casey report: ‘We can’t afford not to’

Police and Crime Commissioners outside the capital have responded to the damning Casey report

Wales Online

Police forces outside of London to make changes following Casey report

Police and Crime Commissioners pledge to hold their own forces accountable after 'pivotal moment' in policing

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