The Latest Breaking News from West Midlands Police

Woman fighting for life after being struck by van that veered onto golf course in police chase

The woman was airlifted to hospital in a critical condition

Evening Standard · Apr 12, 2025

IOPC investigate after woman hit on golf course by van being pursued by police

A woman was critically injured after a van being chased by police left the road and mounted an embankment at Aston Wood Golf Club.

Evening Standard · Apr 11, 2025

Life term for Muslim convert who planned attacks on mosque and military targets

Jason Savage identified police stations and Army-linked locations, and researched homemade firearms and ammunition, including pipe and nail guns.

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2025

One man dead and another with ‘facial injuries’ after Coventry double stabbing

West Midlands Police said officers were called just before 2pm on Saturday to Newcombe Road in Coventry.

Evening Standard · Mar 16, 2025

Police inspector to face misconduct proceeding over bungled search for vulnerable man

Matthew Caseby, 23, escaped from a psychiatric ward and died after being hit by a train. His father said the police inspector in charge of the search had been ‘utterly negligent’

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025

Domestic abuse specialists introduced to 999 rooms after woman stabbed to death by ex-partner

Domestic abuse specialists will work in emergency control rooms in five police forces

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025

Fact check: Photograph of masked people with axes was AI-generated

Police said there had been ‘no disorder’ at any Birmingham hospital.

Evening Standard · Feb 18, 2025

Knife crime in England and Wales: Key numbers and trends

Some 55,008 offences were recorded by forces in England and Wales in the 12 months to September 2024.

Evening Standard · Jan 30, 2025

Bradford and Walsall working with police over post about Valley Parade fire

A Facebook user referenced the fire in 1985 in which 56 football fans died.

The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2025

Knife crime offences: What do the latest figures show?

Some 19 forces saw a year-on-year increase in knife crime offences in the 12 months to June 2024.

Evening Standard · Jan 22, 2025