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Woman stabbed in neck in ‘unprovoked attack’ in Birmingham

Police arrested a man in his 20s near to the scene and he is in custody

Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2025

Five remain in custody after Villa-Maccabi match passes without serious disorder

West Midlands Police said the suspects include a man accused of trying to throw fireworks into Villa Park.

Evening Standard · Nov 7, 2025

UK police arrest 11 around soccer match between Aston Villa and Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv

British police have arrested 11 people around a Europa League soccer match in Birmingham between Aston Villa and Maccabi Tel Aviv

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025

Baseball's Solution to the Dodgers Isn't a Salary Cap

Plus: Teams in city-owned stadiums keep ending up in court, and Israeli soccer fans get banned from a match in England

Reason · Nov 4, 2025

Birmingham Man Charged With Racially Aggravated Rape and Assault After Attack on Punjabi Woman

A Birmingham man has been charged with the racially aggravated rape of a Punjabi woman in Walsall, prompting national debate on race, justice, and protection for minority communities in the UK.

International Business Times UK · Oct 30, 2025

Man charged over racially aggravated rape of woman in Walsall

John Ashby, 32, has been charged with one count of rape and sexual assault in relation to the attack

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025

Man charged in connection with ‘racially aggravated’ rape of woman in Walsall

John Ashby, 32, has been charged with one count of rape and sexual assault in relation to the attack of the woman who he did not know.

Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2025

Manhunt after woman raped in racially aggravated attack in Walsall

The attacker is described as white, aged in his 30s, with short hair and wearing dark clothing at the time

The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2025

Woman raped in Walsall in 'racially aggravated' attack

West Midlands Police have released CCTV footage of the suspect.

Evening Standard · Oct 26, 2025

Maccabi fans could still attend Aston Villa match as talks continue, Downing Street says

It comes after the Tel Aviv club said it would not accept tickets even if the ban on away fans at Villa Park was overturned

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2025