​Walsall man arrested over fatal collision

February 24, 2016, 8:25 am

≫ Next: Sex assault suspect hunted after Walsall-bound bus incident

≪ Previous: Police appeal after stolen vehicle found in Walsall

$

0

0

A WALSALL man has been arrested after a teenage girl died in a collision this morning.The 42-year-old man was arrested at the scene in Birmingham Road.The 17-year-old "local" girl was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital where, despite the best efforts of medical staff, she died from her injuries a short while later.Police Constable Julie Lyman, from the force's Collision Investigation Unit, is now appealing for any witnesses of the incident to come forward."We have spoken to a...

---

Sex assault suspect hunted after Walsall-bound bus incident

February 25, 2016, 6:34 am

≫ Next: ​Child sex offence charges for Walsall taxi drivers

≪ Previous: ​Walsall man arrested over fatal collision

$

0

0

POLICE have released CCTV images following an alleged sexual assault on a Walsall-bound bus.It is believed the 17-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by a man on the X51 bus from Birmingham to Walsall town centre via Great Barr on August 28, last year.The man boarded the bus at Newtown shopping centre at approximately 2.50pm.A spokesperson for the West Midlands Police said: "If you can identify him or have any information, please contact DC Neil Jones from the public protection unit on 101...

​Child sex offence charges for Walsall taxi drivers

February 29, 2016, 3:38 am

≫ Next: ​Police seal off Walsall street after botched burglary attempt

≪ Previous: Sex assault suspect hunted after Walsall-bound bus incident

$

0

0

A NUMBER of taxi drivers in Walsall have been charged with child sex offences.Amjad Khan, 35, of Durham Place, Walsall is charged with inciting a child to engage in sexual activity in 2014, Zahoor Ahmed, 45, of Alexandra Road, Palfrey, Walsall is charged with engaging in sexual activity with a child in 2014 and Nawaz Ahmed, 35, of Hucker Road, Pleck, Walsall is charged with three counts of sexual activity with a child in 2014 and taking an indecent image of a child in 2014. Amjad Khan will...

​Police seal off Walsall street after botched burglary attempt

March 1, 2016, 7:01 am

≫ Next: ​New partnership scheme to help Walsall crime victims

≪ Previous: ​Child sex offence charges for Walsall taxi drivers

$

0

0

A STREET in Walsall has been cordoned off by police after a botched burglary attempt early this morning (Tuesday).Tame Street was sealed off following reports of the robbery overnight, which saw a stolen car crash into an oncoming car. A West Midlands Police spokesperson told the Advertiser: "Officers were called to an address in Tame Street at around 1.40am this morning (Tuesday, March 1) after two men were reported attempting to steal a car. "The car was driven off and driven a very...

​New partnership scheme to help Walsall crime victims

March 5, 2016, 12:00 am

≫ Next: Vandalised fencing replaced in Walsall

≪ Previous: ​Police seal off Walsall street after botched burglary attempt

$

0

0

A NEW partnership between key organisations is set to help victims of crime in Walsall.The initiative brings together representatives from Darlaston Area Partnership, West Midlands Police and Fire Service to provide practical support and guidance to victims in Darlaston.As part of the programme local fire service staff will be fitting security items as part of their safe and well checks and police will be providing products to victims of crime and vulnerable people. Councillor Adrian Andrew,...

Vandalised fencing replaced in Walsall

March 5, 2016, 6:00 am

≫ Next: ​Injunction banning car cruising in Walsall to continue

≪ Previous: ​New partnership scheme to help Walsall crime victims

$

0

0

VANDALISED fencing which had been involved in road traffic accidents and resulted in fly tipping has been replaced.The kind-hearted efforts of Highgate Residents Action Group, Walsall Council's Clean and Green Services and St. Matthew's ward councillor Mohammed Arif have borne fruit with the new fencing in Highgate.The fencing protects an area of open space which is frequently used by local dog walkers as well as Highgate play area which is used by Whitehall Junior school children. It is the...

​Injunction banning car cruising in Walsall to continue

March 9, 2016, 3:56 am

≫ Next: ​Walsall police officer leaps across car bonnet to arrest...

≪ Previous: Vandalised fencing replaced in Walsall

$

0

0

AN injunction banning car cruising in Walsall has been permitted to continue at High Court.The court heard that the Black Country injunction, which bans boy racers in the borough as well as Wolverhampton, Dudley and Sandwell, had significantly reduced the problem across much of the region – and eradicated it altogether in many areas.It bans people from taking part in a car cruise anywhere within the areas, including promoting, organising or publicising.And it has had an instant...

​Walsall police officer leaps across car bonnet to arrest...

March 14, 2016, 8:36 am

≫ Next: ​Police appeal after 67-year-old man assaulted at bus station...

≪ Previous: ​Injunction banning car cruising in Walsall to continue

$

0

0

A COURAGEOUS Walsall police officer jumped across a car bonnet to arrest a suspect just hours into his new role policing the streets of the West Midlands.There was no first day nerves for student officer Andi Aujla, who was on a one-day posting with the Birmingham Police team at the time but has now moved on to Walsall Police.The newly trained 26-year-old PC was called to a car pursuit on February 22 last month. After officers in several cars managed to stop the Citroen Picasso in Slade Road in...

---

​Police appeal after 67-year-old man assaulted at bus station...

March 14, 2016, 8:47 am

≫ Next: Spurned Walsall mistress jailed for mowing down former lover and...

≪ Previous: ​Walsall police officer leaps across car bonnet to arrest...

$

0

0

POLICE are appealing for information after a 67-year-old man was assaulted at a bus station near Walsall.The suspect pulled the man to the floor as he boarded the 47a bus at Wednesbury bus station in Holyhead Road at around 4.20pm on February 29 then allegedly kicked and punched him multiple times.He was taken to hospital where it was confirmed he sustained a broken cheek bone and is receiving on-going medical treatment.Anyone who has information is asked to contact with Detective Sergeant...

Spurned Walsall mistress jailed for mowing down former lover and...

March 17, 2016, 6:28 am

≫ Next: ​Arson suspected as six cars set alight in Walsall

≪ Previous: ​Police appeal after 67-year-old man assaulted at bus station...

$

0

0

AN "OBSESSED" mistress mowed down a police officer and her married ex-lover after he refused to flee with her to Spain and stayed with his wife, a court heard. Mother-of-seven Annette Perkins, 44, of Lister Road, Beechdale had become obsessed with her former lover and bombarded him with calls and text messages when he ended their relationship.Wolverhampton Crown Court heard she was handed a restraining order banning contact with him but she had contacted him again asking to meet him...

​Arson suspected as six cars set alight in Walsall

April 21, 2016, 1:35 am

≫ Next: ​Rail staff assaulted during fight on Walsall train

≪ Previous: Spurned Walsall mistress jailed for mowing down former lover and...

$

0

0

A FIRE which saw a number of cars set alight in the dead of night early this morning (Thursday, April 21) is believed to have been started deliberately, it has been confirmed.The incident took place in a car refurbishing business in Willenhall Lane, Bloxwich at around 1.30am. The fire spread to the front of the premises but not inside.Firefighters from Walsall and Bloxwich rushed to the scene of the blaze. Two firefighters wore breathing apparatus and two hose reel jets, a main jet and a...

​Rail staff assaulted during fight on Walsall train

May 4, 2016, 3:39 am

≫ Next: ​Walsall rape suspect hands himself in

≪ Previous: ​Arson suspected as six cars set alight in Walsall

$

0

0

AN investigation has been launched after a member of staff was assaulted on a train from Walsall.The incident, which was reported to British Transport Police officers who are now investigating, took place yesterday evening (Tuesday, May 3) and caused delays to services.A London Midland spokesperson said: "On Tuesday evening at approximately 5.30pm an incident occurred on board a London Midland train travelling from Walsall to Wolverhampton. A fight broke out on board the train and a London...

​Walsall rape suspect hands himself in

May 10, 2016, 6:35 am

≫ Next: Car set on fire in derelict Walsall fields

≪ Previous: ​Rail staff assaulted during fight on Walsall train

$

0

0

A WALSALL rape suspect has handed himself in, police have confirmed.Police issued an appeal following an incident involving a teenage girl when the 16-year-old was allegedly picked up while walking along Sutton Road in Aldridge towards the Beacon Road junction traffic lights at approximately 10.30pm on April 18. The 26-year-old man has now been arrested and released on bail. A police spokesperson said: " A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape after handing himself in at a...

Car set on fire in derelict Walsall fields

May 14, 2016, 4:37 am

≫ Next: ​Teenage ghost broker Azeem Mahmood Hussain from Walsall jailed

≪ Previous: ​Walsall rape suspect hands himself in

$

0

0

FIREFIGHTERS were called to a suspected arson incident in Walsall yesterday after a car was set on fire in derelict fields.The incident took place in Broad Lane, Bloxwich and West Midlands Fire Service was called to the scene shortly before 7.30pm on Friday night (May 13).Crews left the scene at 9pm.After dealing with the blaze, firefighters from Bloxwich fire service issued a warning to motorists.They said: "Ensure vehicles are locked and secure."

​Teenage ghost broker Azeem Mahmood Hussain from Walsall jailed

June 3, 2016, 5:05 am

≫ Next: Drunk driver who hit speeds of 123mph on M6 near Walsall jailed

≪ Previous: Car set on fire in derelict Walsall fields

$

0

0

A TEENAGE ghost broker who sold fake motor insurance to unsuspecting customers, leaving them uninsured and illegally driving on the roads, has been jailed.Azeem Mahmood Hussain, 19, of Broadway West, sold false car insurance via adverts placed on the Gumtree website. Having previously pleaded guilty to fraud by false representation he was sentenced to 12 months' imprisonment at Wolverhampton Crown Court.Detective Sergeant Matt Hussey, from the Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED), said:...

---

Drunk driver who hit speeds of 123mph on M6 near Walsall jailed

June 6, 2016, 3:57 am

≫ Next: ​Arson suspected as six cars set alight in Walsall

≪ Previous: ​Teenage ghost broker Azeem Mahmood Hussain from Walsall jailed

$

0

0

A DRUNK university student who hit speeds of 123mph near Walsall as he tried to outrun officers has been jailed for putting 'people's lives at risk'.Ravi Semic, of Wolverhampton Street, Bilston, had previously admitted dangerous driving, driving without insurance and driving under the influence of alcohol at a previous hearing (April 21) but sentencing was deferred so he could finish his exams.However, last Tuesday (May 31) the 20-year-old was jailed for three months and disqualified from...

​Arson suspected as six cars set alight in Walsall

April 21, 2016, 1:35 am

≫ Next: ​Rail staff assaulted during fight on Walsall train

≪ Previous: Drunk driver who hit speeds of 123mph on M6 near Walsall jailed

$

0

0

A FIRE which saw a number of cars set alight in the dead of night early this morning (Thursday, April 21) is believed to have been started deliberately, it has been confirmed.The incident took place in a car refurbishing business in Willenhall Lane, Bloxwich at around 1.30am. The fire spread to the front of the premises but not inside.Firefighters from Walsall and Bloxwich rushed to the scene of the blaze. Two firefighters wore breathing apparatus and two hose reel jets, a main jet and a...

​Rail staff assaulted during fight on Walsall train

May 4, 2016, 3:39 am

≫ Next: ​Walsall rape suspect hands himself in

≪ Previous: ​Arson suspected as six cars set alight in Walsall

$

0

0

AN investigation has been launched after a member of staff was assaulted on a train from Walsall.The incident, which was reported to British Transport Police officers who are now investigating, took place yesterday evening (Tuesday, May 3) and caused delays to services.A London Midland spokesperson said: "On Tuesday evening at approximately 5.30pm an incident occurred on board a London Midland train travelling from Walsall to Wolverhampton. A fight broke out on board the train and a London...

​Walsall rape suspect hands himself in

May 10, 2016, 6:35 am

≫ Next: Car set on fire in derelict Walsall fields

≪ Previous: ​Rail staff assaulted during fight on Walsall train

$

0

0

A WALSALL rape suspect has handed himself in, police have confirmed.Police issued an appeal following an incident involving a teenage girl when the 16-year-old was allegedly picked up while walking along Sutton Road in Aldridge towards the Beacon Road junction traffic lights at approximately 10.30pm on April 18. The 26-year-old man has now been arrested and released on bail. A police spokesperson said: " A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape after handing himself in at a...

Car set on fire in derelict Walsall fields

May 14, 2016, 4:37 am

≫ Next: ​Teenage ghost broker Azeem Mahmood Hussain from Walsall jailed

≪ Previous: ​Walsall rape suspect hands himself in

$

0

0

FIREFIGHTERS were called to a suspected arson incident in Walsall yesterday after a car was set on fire in derelict fields.The incident took place in Broad Lane, Bloxwich and West Midlands Fire Service was called to the scene shortly before 7.30pm on Friday night (May 13).Crews left the scene at 9pm.After dealing with the blaze, firefighters from Bloxwich fire service issued a warning to motorists.They said: "Ensure vehicles are locked and secure."