All news on the topic: West Midlands Police

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Eco-protesters carrying paint clash with guards as they attack dinosaur exhibit
Just Stop Oil climate change protesters carrying paint clashed with museum security guards after jumping a barrier at a dinosaur display at Herbert Art Gallery and Museum in Coventry
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Burglars spray Cillit Bang in kid's eyes and threaten family with kidnap in home
A violent gang broke into a family's home in Alum Rock, Birmingham, and beat up the three children inside, including spraying a cleaning product into their eyes
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Police make arrests as Wolves condemn homophobic chants aimed at Chelsea fans
Chelsea suffered defeat in their first match back under the stewardship of Frank Lampard, but Wolves issued a statement on Saturday night letting it be known they were extremely unhappy with homophobic chanting
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Cops warned calling veggie colleagues 'turnips' could constitute discrimination
Officers at West Midlands Police referring to vegetarians colleagues as 'veg heads' and 'mushroom heads' have been told these jibes could be considered offensive
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21 evil faces behind 'biggest-ever' child sex abuse ring jailed for 145 years
West Midlands Police's largest ever child sex abuse case led to 21 sick criminals being prosecuted after they abused children aged 12 and younger for over a decade
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Police issue images of man hunted after pregnant woman loses baby in crash
West Midlands Police force have issued images of the man, who officers believe may have been the driver of a BMW that collided with a Toyota on Cooks Lane in Solihull, last year
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Moment pensioner, 73, is drop-kicked by thugs as he walked home from mosque
The 73-year-old worshipper suffered a broken hand in the horrific attack in King's Heath, Birmingham
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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
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Family of pensioner set on fire thank people for 'immense efforts' after attack
A family have said they 'hope no one has to go through what we are going through' in an emotional statement after a 70-year-old grandad was set on fire in the street
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Man arrested on suspicion of blackmailing Alison Hammond released on bail
A unnamed man has been arrested and released on conditional bail following an investigation after claims that This Morning presenter Alison Hammond was forced to endure eight months of being blackmailed
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Man arrested on suspicion of blackmailing This Morning's Alison Hammond
A man has been arrested following an investigation after claims that This Morning presenter Alison Hammond was forced to endure eight months of being blackmailed
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Police launch probe after Alison Hammond blackmail plot as co-stars give support
West Midlands Police confirmed today they are taking allegations of blackmail occuring in their area seriously, as pals of Alison Hammond claim the This Morning favourite has been forced to hand over thousands in cash to a blackmailer
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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
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Police arrest same man over two separate fire attacks on victims near mosques
A man suffered facial burns after his jacket was set alight as he walked home from a mosque in Birmingham on Monday, just weeks after an 82-year-old was set on fire after leaving a mosque in London
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Son of man set alight as he walked home from mosque screamed 'my dad is on fire'
Mohammed Rayaz remains in hospital suffering from burns to his face, hands and chest after being attacked just yards from his family’s terraced home in Birmingham on Monday night
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Terror cops probe links between fire attacks on victims in Birmingham and London
West Midlands Police said it is aware of a similar incident in the Ealing area of London and is working with the Metropolitan Police to see whether the incidents are linked
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Schoolgirl, 15, killed in horror bus crash as parents mourn 'precious daughter'
Sophie Jain Fletcher, 15, was hit by the bus in Sheaf Lane, Sheldon, at around 3pm on March 18 and was rushed to hospital where sadly she was pronounced dead
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Man set on fire walking home from mosque as counter-terror cops swoop
A man was sprayed with an unknown substance yesterday in Birmingham before his jacket was set alight as he walked home from worship
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Man set on fire after being sprayed with 'unknown substance' in horror attack
The man is being treated for serious burns after an arsonist sprayed him with liquid then set him on fire whilst he was walking home from a mosque in Birmingham
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Girl, 15, killed after being hit by bus described as 'most loving little person'
West Midlands Police are calling for witnesses to the incident in Sheldon, Birmingham, on Saturday in which 15-year-old Sophie Fletcher was struck by a bus and killed
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Man charged after gran, 85, killed in dog attack
The two pitbull type dogs are believed to have got in through a hole in the fence and attacked Lucille Downer in her own garden
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Girl, 15, dies after being hit by bus as cops appeal for witnesses after tragedy
A teenager died after being hit by a bus in Sheaf Lane, Sheldon, just before 3pm on Saturday. West Midlands Police said the bus driver is helping them with enquiries
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Mystery as man's body found in town centre and police probe closes street
A man was found dead in Birmingham in the early hours of this morning. West Midlands Police said the death is currently being treated as 'unexplained'. Enquiries are ongoing and a road has been closed
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Man dies after being 'attacked with hammer for his Rolex' in front of shoppers
A murder investigation is underway after a man was found dead with fatal injuries at a popular shopping precinct in Birmingham. Witnesses claimed he was attacked with a hammer for his designer watch
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Mum-of-three who killed a suspected thief in a revenge road rage attack jailed
Thomas Maguire, 30, was killed after being mown down by Kerry Fair, 39, after being suspected of stealing a motorbike