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21/11/2025

Question of the day?

Where do we all stand with Christmas songs being played on the radio in November? In fact, where do we stand on Christmas decorations and celebrations beginning in November as a whole?

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19/11/2025

| A man has been charged with multiple offences after he was arrested by our Op Skybridge officers.

The Birmingham Crime Team were patrolling around Sutton Road, Erdington, when they stopped a suspected stolen car.

A 34-year-old man was arrested and a machete was seized after being found in the car.

Recordo Gordon has been charged with theft of a motor vehicle, and possession of offensive weapon.

The 34-year-old will be appearing before Birmingham Magistrates Court next month.

Op Skybridge officers continue to carry out proactive enforcement across Birmingham, where they target offenders and disrupt crime.

Deploying to different areas of the city, they have already secured some significant results.

Keep following our website and social media to see more about what the Skybridge team has been doing where you live.

19/11/2025

| We’ve charged five people with a range of offences including conspiracy to murder, after a man was shot in Sutton Coldfield.

The shooting happened near The Lanes Shopping Centre in Wylde Green, at around 7.30am on Friday 24 October.

The victim, in his 30s, was taken to hospital, where his injuries were thankfully found to not be life threatening.

Our Major Crime Unit launched an immediate investigation, trawling through CCTV and carrying out enquiries to establish the circumstances around what happened, and identify who was responsible.

Following lengthy enquiries, which included working with colleagues from other police forces, five people were arrested and have subsequently been charged as follows:

Kirstie Gavin, 32, charged with attempted murder and conspiracy to murder.

Adrian Hylton, 43, charged with attempted murder, conspiracy to murder, robbery, and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.

Dwaine Patterson, 46, charged with conspiracy to murder.

Terrence Regis, 43, charged with attempted murder, conspiracy to murder, robbery, and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.

Carly Smith, 36, charged with conspiracy to murder.

Having all now appeared at Birmingham Magistrates Court, the five were remanded in custody ahead of a further hearing at Birmingham Crown Court next month.

Detective Inspector Stacey Follows, from our Major Crime Unit, said: “These charges are a significant step forward in what has been a complex and demanding investigation.

“Dedicated officers have been working around the clock since this happened, with the aim of making arrests and securing charges against those suspected to be involved, and we’re grateful for the support of police colleagues outside of WMP.

“Our investigation is ongoing, and I would urge anyone with information who hasn’t yet spoken to us to get in touch”.

If you have information which could help our enquiries, call us on 101 quoting crime reference number 20/420183/25.

You can also speak to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

19/11/2025

18/11/2025

*** Appeal for information after man is found with head injuries in Birmingham ***

WMP

We are appealing for witnesses and information after a man was found seriously injured in Birmingham this morning.

Officers were called to Lawley Middleway shortly after 6.30am after reports of a man lying in the road.

He was taken to hospital with a serious head injury, and officers remain in the area today to carry out further enquiries.

Our Serious Collision Investigation Unit is keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and might know more about what happened.

We are especially appealing for any dash cam footage which might help us understand how the man came to be injured and whether any cars were involved.

Anyone who was driving in the area around 6.30am or just before can get in touch via 101 quoting log 555 of 18 November.

You can also contact the team directly via [email protected].