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UK house fire tragedy: Two children die after rescue from Wolverhampton home

A tragic house fire engulfed a residence in Wolverhampton on Friday night, resulting in the loss of two innocent lives—a heartbreaking outcome that has left the community in mourning. Firefighters answered the call at the Mason Street address swiftly, but sadly, the children could not be rescued. Thankfully, two other…

The Times of India

Man who raped Sikh woman in her home during racist attack is jailed for life

At the time of the rape John Ashby was homeless, having been discharged from psychiatric care three days earlier without a support package

The Independent UK

Rapist jailed for religiously aggravated attack on Sikh woman in her home

John Ashby targeted his victim and told her he was a ‘British master’ after following her into her home.

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Nursery worker jailed over death of toddler wrapped in sleeping bag

Noah Sibanda was put down to sleep and left unchecked for two hours before being found unresponsive in a baby room.

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Nursery worker jailed for more than three years over ‘horrible’ death of toddler

Noah Sibanda was put down to sleep and left unchecked for two hours before being found unresponsive in a baby room.

Evening Standard

Woman dies after being attacked by two dogs at house

Police were called to Willis Pearson Avenue in Wolverhampton at around 11.30pm

The Independent UK

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

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

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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.

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‘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.

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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.

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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 Times of India

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.

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The Independent UK

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

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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

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.

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