Adam Smith

1 week ago | expressandstar.com | Adam Smith

A Walsall shopkeeper with a "blatant disregard for the law" constructed an under-the-counter storage contraption to continue selling fake cigarettes and contraband vapes after being warned they were illegal. Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.comand on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Ari Kerim, aged 35, was caught by Walsall Council Trading Standards officers selling fake cigarettes and rolling papers, and disposable vapes with dangerous levels of nicotine at his Gustul minimarket, Bradford Street.

1 week ago | expressandstar.com | Adam Smith

The young woman was giving evidence at Wolverhampton Crown Court where two men are on trial for attempted murder for the drive-by shooting in September last year. Three young women were peppered with shotgun pellets whilst standing outside a venue in Frederick Street where a 19th birthday party was being held on September 27 around 11pm. Shaun Andrews and DeShaun White, both 23, are charged with attempted murder and possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life.

2 weeks ago | expressandstar.com | Adam Smith

Clive Bell, aged 61, set fire to the home in Amblecote last summer whilst his son was inside the house. Bell doused the Penfields Road house in flames after threatening his ex-wife over the phone as she was on the way to Oxford. Bell left the scene on August 26 as the house was gutted by fire as his ex-wife rushed backed to the property to be greeted by her distraught son and mother. West Midlands Fire Service sent 13 firefighters to tackle the blaze.

2 weeks ago | expressandstar.com | Adam Smith

A 'spiteful' ex-husband who set fire to his ex-wife's home has been jailed for arson. Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.comand on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Clive Bell, aged 61, set fire to the home in Amblecote last summer whilst his son was inside the house. Bell doused the Penfields Road house in flames on August 26 after threatening his ex-wife over the phone as she was on the way to Oxford.

2 weeks ago | expressandstar.com | Adam Smith

The violent disorder in Walsall last July led to West Midlands Police invoking Section 60 powers and a massive investigation which has led to eight men set to be sentenced for a variety of crimes. During the first day of a sentencing hearing details about the disorder, on July 31, last year, have been revealed for the first time, including the planned nature of the attack. The gang stole a Ford Focus and Skoda Yeti for the attack.