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4th Jun, 2026

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NEWS 2nd Jun, 2026

Man arrested after reports of gunshots heard in Smith's Wood
NEWS 6 hours ago

Three charged over vehicle crimes after police chase on motorway
NEWS 2nd Jun, 2026

Stay vigilant this summer - urge Counter Terrorism Police
NEWS 2nd Jun, 2026

Appeal launched after teen injured in Castle Vale
NEWS 1st Jun, 2026

Teenage boy injured in suspected stabbing in Shard End
NEWS 29th May, 2026

Police want to speak with this man in connection with Marston Green car theft
NEWS
29th May, 2026

Fordbridge man jailed after firearm found at home
NEWS 28th May, 2026

PCC renews appeal for West Midlands Police to apologise over LGBTQ+ historic discrimination
NEWS 26th May, 2026

Three people allegedly assaulted in Solihull disorder
NEWS 22nd May, 2026

Knife seized in Solihull
NEWS
25th May, 2026

LOOK: Dangerous drivers caught on region's roads
NEWS 24th May, 2026

Theft continues to fall across Solihull, says police data
NEWS 24th May, 2026

Knives found in Meriden Park
NEWS 23rd May, 2026

West Midlands Police puppies celebrate the Bard's birthday
NEWS 18th May, 2026

Man in court charged with more than 30 offences in Solihull
NEWS 17th May, 2026

Trio guilty over Solihull shooting
NEWS 16th May, 2026

Four arrested after vehicle searched in Solihull
NEWS 15th May, 2026

Money laundering arrests made after Yardley raid
NEWS 13th May, 2026

Teens arrested after suspected pellet gun fired in Solihull
NEWS 11th May, 2026

APPEAL: Do you recognise these women?
NEWS 11th May, 2026

Road safety checks for haulage vehicles
NEWS
8th May, 2026

CCTV footage released over alleged Solihull burglary
NEWS 10th May, 2026

Illegal street racing taskforce secures 100 convictions
NEWS 7th May, 2026

West Midlands Police call for calm as terror threat rises
NEWS 6th May, 2026

Hall Green man jailed for stealing e-scooter
NEWS 5th May, 2026

CCTV image released of man wanted over Acocks Green theft
NEWS 2nd May, 2026

Teenager charged with knife crimes in Marston Green
NEWS 3rd May, 2026

Coming together to tackle crime against Solihull businesses
NEWS 30th Apr, 2026

Teens arrested and machetes seized in Shirley
NEWS 3rd May, 2026

Youth Commissioners head to the frontline of policing
NEWS 29th Apr, 2026

Image released on man wanted over theft from Acocks Green pub
NEWS 24th Apr, 2026

Appeal to find man over stolen car in Yardley
NEWS 28th Apr, 2026

Crackdown on uninsured cars across West Midlands continues
NEWS 24th Apr, 2026

Man jailed after caught filming people in public toilets across Solihull and Birmingham
NEWS 23rd Apr, 2026

Closure Order imposed on Smith's Wood property
NEWS 22nd Apr, 2026

West Midlands Police welcomes new head of Operations
NEWS 19th Apr, 2026

3D-printed firearm seized as six arrested
NEWS 17th Apr, 2026

Arrests made following police chase through Solihull
NEWS 17th Apr, 2026

Appeal launched to find gold chains stolen from Chelmsley Wood
NEWS 16th Apr, 2026

Specialist police unit closes 400 drug lines in past year
NEWS 14th Apr, 2026

Man jailed for throwing girlfriend from Chelmsley Wood tower block
NEWS 14th Apr, 2026

Woman wanted over Shirley distraction theft
NEWS 12th Apr, 2026

New community initiative to tackle crime set-up in Solihull
NEWS 7th Apr, 2026

Six arrested in Solihull after motorbike stolen
NEWS
31st Mar, 2026

Appeal launched after 93-year-old injured in 'violent' Shirley robbery
NEWS 30th Mar, 2026

Appeal to find this man over alleged distraction burglary in Shirley
NEWS 28th Mar, 2026

Man jailed after Shard End shop worker stabbed
NEWS 27th Mar, 2026

CCTV image of two wanted over alleged wallet theft on Solihull bus
NEWS 4th Apr, 2026

Birmingham Airport police take on charity cycle to Cancun
NEWS 24th Mar, 2026

Man charged after taser and weapons found in Chelmsley Wood
NEWS 26th Mar, 2026

Six arrested in Solihull during County Lines Intensification Week
NEWS 23rd Mar, 2026

Man arrested in Chelmsley Wood after taser seized
NEWS 29th Mar, 2026

E-bike and off-road bike seized during police crackdown
NEWS 24th Mar, 2026

Balsall Common drug dealer jailed
NEWS 22nd Mar, 2026

Arrests, vehicles seized and penalties handed out in road side police operation
NEWS 20th Mar, 2026

Inspirational Chelmsley Wood police cadet praised for bringing people together
NEWS
22nd Mar, 2026

More than 160 arrests made in week-long County Lines operation
NEWS 16th Mar, 2026

Appeal to find wanted man
NEWS
14th Mar, 2026

Shirley business permanently closed following fine
NEWS
12th Mar, 2026

Man arrested in Solihull jailed for attempted murder
NEWS 11th Mar, 2026

Pair arrested in Yardley after knife seized
NEWS 17th Mar, 2026

Two charged during off-road bike police operation
NEWS 17th Mar, 2026

Appeal to find man after alleged attack on Acocks Green bus
NEWS
16th Mar, 2026

Police enforcement, engagement and action in February
NEWS 10th Mar, 2026

Appeal reunite owners with suspected stolen jewellery
NEWS 6th Mar, 2026

Balsall Common man charged with drugs, driving and knife offences
NEWS 7th Mar, 2026

How police caught Leo Ross' killer revealed in new series
NEWS 2nd Mar, 2026

CCTV images released of men wanted over alleged Chelmsley Wood burglary
NEWS 27th Feb, 2026

Op Advance sees day of action to tackle crime acoss Solihull
NEWS 4th Mar, 2026

PCC urges West Midlands Police to review LGBTQ+ apology stance
NEWS 24th Feb, 2026

Man arrested in Acocks Green after drugs, cash and taser found
NEWS 28th Feb, 2026

Hundreds of domestic abuse charges following evidence-led prosecutions
NEWS 25th Feb, 2026

Three more teens arrested over attempted murder in Shirley
NEWS 24th Feb, 2026

Two arrested after car stolen in Castle Bromwich
NEWS 20th Feb, 2026

Police release image of man wanted over alleged distraction thefts
NEWS 25th Feb, 2026

PCC launches Stop and Search youth panel
NEWS 19th Feb, 2026

£10k reward on offer for information over Acocks Green suspect
NEWS 18th Feb, 2026

Man jailed over car key burglaries in Solihull
NEWS 16th Feb, 2026

Man wanted over alleged Solihull wallet theft
NEWS 19th Feb, 2026

Solihull shop thief jailed
NEWS 17th Feb, 2026

Knife seized and man charged in Shirley
NEWS 13th Feb, 2026

Teenage boy jailed for murder of Leo Ross named
NEWS 12th Feb, 2026

Man in court over people smuggling charges
NEWS 14th Feb, 2026

Rise approved for PCC's Council Tax precept
NEWS 11th Feb, 2026

Teenager charged over alleged attack in Shirley
NEWS 11th Feb, 2026

Foundation hopes sentence for Leo Ross' murderer 'serves as message'
NEWS 9th Feb, 2026

12-year-old arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Shirley
NEWS 9th Feb, 2026

Man in court after shop worker stabbed in Shard End
NEWS 9th Feb, 2026

West Midlands Police shortlisted for national award
NEWS 6th Feb, 2026

Streetwatch volunteers priased
NEWS 5th Feb, 2026

Month-long amnesty calls for owners to hand over now illegal firearms
NEWS 4th Feb, 2026

Opinions sought on antisocial behaviour in West Midlands
NEWS 3rd Feb, 2026

Image of man wanted over alleged Hall Green shop theft released
NEWS 3rd Feb, 2026

PCC echoes call for police funding to be reformed
NEWS 30th Jan, 2026

Teen pleads guilty to stabbing Leo Ross
NEWS 31st Jan, 2026

Burglar who filmed himself breaking into homes is jailed
NEWS 31st Jan, 2026

Man guilty of throwing girlfriend from Chelmsley Wood window
NEWS 29th Jan, 2026

Man jailed after trying to attack with chainsaw
NEWS 28th Jan, 2026

Police on hunt for man over alleged Solihull robbery
NEWS 24th Jan, 2026

Crackdown on illegal vehicles continues across Solihull