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Cops warned calling veggie colleagues 'turnips' could constitute discrimination

Officers at West Midlands Police referring to vegetarians colleagues as 'veg heads' and 'mushroom heads' have been told these jibes could be considered offensive

Daily Mirror

Tower block hell where resident's 'teeth were knocked out' and 'locals have sex near bins'

Horror stories from the trouble-hit tower block include a resident being attacked from behind with a metal bar, open use of Class-A drugs in the stairwells, and even people having sex around communal bins

Daily Mirror

Eight women among 21 members of ‘abhorrent and cruel’ child abuse ring

West Midlands Police said victims 12 years-old and younger had suffered ‘shocking ’ abuse over almost a decade

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The paedophiles behind 'biggest-ever' child sex abuse ring as they are jailed for 145 years

A total of 21 people have been convicted of a string of sex offences committed against seven children

Manchester Evening News

21 people convicted in West Midlands child sex abuse investigation

West Midlands Police said the victims had suffered ‘shocking and abhorrent’ abuse over almost a decade.

The Independent UK

Police appeal after pregnant woman loses unborn baby in crash

“This has had a lasting impact on the family who were left devastated that day at the loss of their unborn baby"

Manchester Evening News

Police reveal pregnant woman lost unborn baby in Solihull car crash as they hunt BMW driver

Police have released images of a man they believe was driving a BMW involved in the crash

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Police issue images of man hunted after pregnant woman loses her baby in car crash

West Midlands Police force have issued images of the man, who officers believe may have been the driver of a BMW that collided with a Toyota on Cooks Lane in Solihull, last year

Daily Mirror

Pensioner attacked while walking home from mosque and left with broken hand

Victim was kicked in back, causing him to fall and hit his head

The Independent UK

Hunt for thugs who attacked man, 73, on his way home from mosque

The man was taken to hospital after the attack

Wales Online

Birmingham trams stopped after spillage of ‘unknown substance’ at court building

Tram services in Birmingham city centre were halted

The Independent UK

Fire crews probing spillage of unknown substance after court building sealed off

Tram services in Birmingham city centre have been halted in both directions after the Bull Street area was cordoned off.

The Independent UK

Mystery spillage in street sparks emergency operation as fire crew race to scene

Police and fire services in Birmingham were called to the Lord Chancellor's office after the spillage of an 'unknown substance.' The substance has since been identified as not harmful to the public

Daily Mirror

Alison Hammond says it was 'needed' as she finally joins Holly Willoughby's 'gang' before ITV This Morning takeover

The This Morning host spent some time with the girls after she hit the headlines over the weekend

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Evening Standard

Man arrested over Alison Hammond blackmail threats

West Midlands Police said a 36-year-old-man was arrested on suspicion of blackmail at an address in Warwickshire on Saturday evening

The Independent UK

Police investigating allegations of blackmail against Alison Hammond make arrest

West Midlands Police said a 36-year-old-man was arrested on suspicion of blackmail at an address in Warwickshire on Saturday evening.

The Independent UK

Police investigating allegations of blackmail targeted against TV presenter Alison Hammond

The 48-year-old found fame on Big Brother and is currently a part of the This Morning presenting team

Edinburgh Live

Police investigating allegations of 'blackmail' with Alison Hammond handing over 'thousands of pounds'

West Midlands Police confirmed today they are taking allegations of blackmail occurring in their area "very seriously" with Alison Hammond supposedly handing a blackmailer 'thousands'.

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Daily Record

Police launch probe after Alison Hammond 'handed thousands' to 'blackmailer'

West Midlands Police confirmed today they are taking allegations of blackmail occurring in their area 'very seriously'.

The Independent UK

Police investigating allegations of blackmail targeted against Alison Hammond

The 48-year-old found fame on Big Brother and is currently a part of the This Morning presenting team.

Daily Record

Alison Hammond 'handed thousands to blackmailer who she believed was a friend', source claims

The 'blackmailer' has reportedly threatened to 'tell lies' which would 'ruin' the presenter's career.

Daily Mirror

Alison Hammond distraught after handing 'thousands' over to 'blackmailer'

Television star Alison Hammond is said to have contacted West Midlands Police after becoming the victim of blackmail and has handed thousands of pounds over

Al Jazeera

Suspect charged after two men set on fire leaving UK mosques

Mohammed Abbkr, 28, is alleged to have violently attacked the men in London and Birmingham.

Evening Standard

Man charged with two counts of attempted murder after men set on fire outside mosques

A man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after two men were set alight in Birmingham and London after leaving mosques, West Midlands Police have said.

The Independent UK

Man charged with attempted murder after two elderly Muslims set alight after leaving mosques

Police believe two arson attacks in Birmingham and west London are linked

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