Ben Perrin

Birmingham

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Huge piles of rubbish 'block paths' at Birmingham park as clean up starts after travellers leave

1 week ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Ben Perrin

Travellers had moved back to Swanshurst Park, in Billesley, for the fifth time in six weeks but have since left todayFlytipping at Swanshurst ParkA major clean-up operation was launched after fly-tipped waste filled up a Birmingham park. Travellers had moved back to Swanshurst Park, in Billesley, for the fifth time in six weeks - but they have since left today, Friday, June 20. ‌Paths through the park have become blocked by the waste.
Moment football thug attacks Villa Park police officer caught on bodycam

1 week ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Ben Perrin

Dawid Dembler, 35, from Walsall, was masked when he ran up to an officer before launching a kick into his backThis is the moment a football thug attacked a police officer outside Villa Park. Dawid Dembler was masked when he ran up to an officer and launched a kick into his back. ‌It happened on a night of trouble involving visiting fans before Aston Villa’s UEFA Conference League match against Legia Warsaw in November 2023.
Legia Warsaw thug kicked Villa Park police officer in 'cowardly attack on night of worst violence'

1 week ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Ben Perrin

Masked Dawid Dembler, 35, from Walsall, was part of shameful scenes before Conference League match in November 2023. Dawid Dembler(Image: WMP)A thug kicked an officer in the back outside Villa Park during what West Midlands Police called some of the worst UK football trouble in decades. Masked Dawid Dembler ran up behind the officer, attacked him and fled. But other officers saw what happened and arrested him for assault.
Man and woman arrested after gunshots fired at Birmingham home

1 week ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Ben Perrin

A man, 50, and a 23-year-old woman were held on suspicion of conspiracy to possess a firearm with intent to endanger life after the incident in Yardley WoodA man and a woman were arrested after shots were fired at a Birmingham house in the early hours. West Midlands Police officers were called to School Road, close to Ravenshill Road in Yardley Wood, at 1.30am today, Friday, June 20. ‌The force said no-one was hurt.
Yardley Wood police incident after 'reports of gunfire' near school - updates

1 week ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Ben Perrin

A police incident is being investigated in Birmingham today. West Midlands Police rushed to Ravenshill Road in Yardley Wood, near to Christ Church - Church of England Secondary Academy. Unconfirmed reports suggested gunshots were heard last night. READ MORE: Major police update after Tamworth railway station incident A house is cordoned off at the scene. A police patrol car is guarding the entrance to the property.
Cocaine courier busted with £4m drugs marked 'king' after traffic police stop

1 week ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Ben Perrin

Conrad Byrd, 50, has been jailed for more than 13 yearsPackages of drugs found by police(Image: WMP)A cocaine courier was jailed after police seized almost £4million-worth of drugs following a traffic police stop in Birmingham. Conrad Byrd was stopped by officers from West Midlands Police's traffic team in Kenilworth Road, Balsall Common, on March 14. ‌Following searches of his vehicle, police found more than 25 kilos of cocaine marked 'King'.
Tamworth train incident as all lines blocked with emergency services at scene

1 week ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Ben Perrin

Emergency services are at the scene at Tamworth Low Level this morning, Friday, June 20Tamworth train station. An incident at Tamworth train station has prompted all lines into it to be blocked. Emergency services are at the scene at Tamworth Low Level this morning, Friday, June 20. ‌Train services are being diverted.
Birmingham bin strike update as negotiations expected to resume next week

1 week ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Ben Perrin

The dispute over a removal of roles and pay has been ongoing since January, with all out industrial action from March 11Negotiations surrounding the Birmingham bin strike are expected to resume next week. The long running dispute over a removal of roles and pay has been ongoing since January, with all out industrial action from March 11.
Travel chiefs give passengers four recommendations during scorching heatwave

1 week ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Ben Perrin

A four-day long yellow health heat alert is currently in place(Image: Birmingham Mail)Travel chiefs have given passengers four recommendations during the latest heatwave in Birmingham. Temperatures are expected to rise to over 30C in the West Midlands this week. ‌A four-day long yellow health heat alert was also issued by the Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Met Office from yesterday, Wednesday, June 18.
Man charged after police chase through Halesowen

1 week ago | birminghammail.co.uk | Ben Perrin

Daniel Hall, 21, from Halesowen, was charged with possession of an imitation firearm in a public place, driving a motor vehicle dangerously, driving without insurance, driving without a licence and possession of a controlled drugWest Midlands Police officers (stock image) (Image: WMP)A man has been charged after a police chase through Halesowen. West Midlands Police said officers spotted a motorcycle of interest which led to a pursuit.