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The Latest Breaking News from West Midlands Police

Two men arrested after nine-year-old killed in two-car collision

The nine-year-old was a passenger in one of the vehicles.

Evening Standard

Shallow grave killer jailed for 18 years for strangling mother-of-two

Mohammed Durnion was cleared of murder but found guilty of the manslaughter of Reanne Coulson after setting her body on fire to destroy evidence.

Evening Standard

‘Incredibly brave’ man traps armed robber inside shop he tried to raid

Quick thinking from a shop worker meant the thief was locked inside the shop he tried to rob

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Stalker who posted air gun and handcuffs to Myleene Klass given hospital order

Peter Windsor, 61, was found guilty in October last year of stalking the TV and radio star and her Classic FM colleague Katie Breathwick.

Evening Standard

Wheelie bin murder victim identified by police as three remain in custody

Family members have paid tribute to Thomas Niven, 37, as a ‘pillar of strength’ who will forever be missed.

Evening Standard

Murder suspect charged after stabbing near Birmingham primary school

Mahmood Ibrahim, 32, of no fixed address, is due before magistrates in the city on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Police name victim of fatal stabbing near primary school in Birmingham

A 32-year-old male was arrested in connection with the stabbing

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Police chief ‘absolutely determined’ to learn lessons from Maccabi away fans ban

The head of West Midlands Police, Scott Green, said an AI tool remains switched off after inaccuracies were submitted to a safety advisory group.

Evening Standard

Teen, 18, stabbed to death outside mosque and two others injured in ‘deeply distressing’ attack

A murder investigation has been launched after a teenager was stabbed to death outside a mosque, with two others taken to hospital.

Evening Standard

National Crime Agency supporting police forces investigating Epstein files

West Midlands Police reportedly became the latest force to announce it was reviewing information in the files.

The Independent UK

UK resident Gurpreet Randhawa jailed for 18 years for assaulting minors, threatened victims into sending indecent images

A 21‑year‑old man from Wolverhampton, UK has been jailed for 18 years for a series of sex offences against children involving two 15‑year‑old girls and a 12‑year‑old girl, police said.

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Law officers to consider ‘unduly lenient’ term handed to 12-year-old’s killer

Kian Moulton, now 15, was aged 14 when he stabbed Leo Ross in the stomach on a riverside path.

Evening Standard

Machete attack leaves two teenagers injured in Birmingham

West Midlands Police called the incident a ‘targeted’ attack and announced an increased police presence over the weekend

The Independent UK

Teen pleads guilty to murdering schoolboy on walk home

At just 12 years old, Leo Ross is believed to be the youngest victim of knife crime in the West Midlands

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Evening Standard

Acting police chief seeks to repair damage caused by Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban

Scott Green said he declared a critical incident as West Midlands Police looks to recover from the fallout of the Maccabi Tel Aviv ban.

The Independent UK

Mahmood to get power to sack chief constables after West Midlands Police Israeli fans ban row

The home secretary has moved swiftly after she was unable to sack former West Midlands chief constable Craig Guildford over his force's handling of the Aston Villa match against Maccabi Tel Aviv

The Independent UK

Former police chief referred to watchdog over decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans

Craig Guildford announced his retirement as chief constable last week

Evening Standard

Retired chief constable referred to watchdog over Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban

Craig Guildford, 52, announced his retirement from West Midlands Police on Friday.

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UK police chief resigns over AI intel embarrassment, blames 'political and media frenzy' rather than his force's failure to fact-check Copilot

UK government officials said they had "lost confidence" in the outgoing chief constable as a result of the scandal.

Evening Standard

Ex-West Midlands Police chief could still face conduct probe despite retirement

The Independent Office for Police Conduct signalled it would continue investigating the actions of Craig Guildford and WMP.

The Independent UK

British police force chief behind decision to ban Maccabi fans from Aston Villa match retires

A British police force chief has retired following criticism over a decision to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from a match against Aston Villa last year

Evening Standard

West Midlands Police chief to retire after Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban criticism

Chief Constable Craig Guildford will step down as the head of the force following mounting pressure for him to quit.

The Independent UK

West Midlands police chief to retire after resisting calls to quit over Maccabi Tel Aviv fans ban row

Home secretary Shabana Mahmood said Craig Guildford had done ‘the right thing’ after she previously told MPs she has ‘no confidence’ in his role

The Independent UK

Wes Streeting tells West Midlands police chief to quit today

Health secretary said he was ‘absolutely shocked’ that Craig Guildford remained in his post after the Maccabi Tel Aviv ban controversy

Evening Standard

Streeting piles pressure on West Midlands Police chief to stand down

Wes Streeting said he was ‘absolutely shocked’ that Craig Guildford remained in his post after the Maccabi Tel Aviv ban controversy.

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