The Latest Breaking News from West Midlands Police

Inquests opened into deaths of four boys pulled from icy lake

Siblings Samuel and Finlay Butler, their cousin Thomas Stewart and Jack Johnson all died after going into the water.

The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2022

Huge emergency response after kids seen on frozen lake close to where 4 boys died

The emergency team's response came after three people had been seen on the ice on both sides of the frozen lake in Yardley Wood, Birmingham

Daily Mirror · Dec 18, 2022

Child’s body found during search of garden at Birmingham house - old

West Midlands Police began a search of the address on Clarence Road, Handsworth, last week.

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2022

Six-year-old boy becomes fourth child to die following Babbs Mill Lake incident

West Midlands Police says that a six-year-old boy has died in hospital after being recovered from the Babbs Mill Lake in Solihull over the weekend.

Nottingham Post · Dec 14, 2022

Heartbreak as fourth boy, 6, dies in Solihull frozen lake tragedy

West Midlands Police has confirmed a six-year-old boy is the latest to have lost his life in the devastating incident

Chronicle Live · Dec 14, 2022

Six-year-old boy becomes fourth child to die in frozen lake tragedy

West Midlands Police confirmed that the youngster, who had been fighting for his life in hospital, has tragically died

Manchester Evening News · Dec 14, 2022

Boy, 6, who fell into frozen Solihull lake dies in hospital

Hero emergency crews hauled the boys out of the lake in a desperate rescue effort around 2.30pm on Sunday and one officer had to be treated for hypothermia after trying to rescue the children.

Daily Record · Dec 14, 2022

Hero schoolgirl tells how she tried to save boys who died in frozen lake

"I was willing to give up anything just at least to save one of them"

Wales Online · Dec 14, 2022

New police chief promises to be 'visible' and combat crime in worst-hit areas across North East

Vanessa Jardine has been officially confirmed as Winton Keenen’s successor in the top job after her appointment was signed off by a panel of councillors on Tuesday

Chronicle Live · Dec 14, 2022

B&Q launch probe after sick tweet sent about death of three boys in frozen lake

The DIY giant was alerted to a tweet from an account which allegedly posted an offensive caption beneath a picture of the emergency operation at the scene

Daily Mirror · Dec 13, 2022