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The Latest Breaking News from West Midlands Police

UK police question suspect after elderly Muslim set alight

The attack in Birmingham comes weeks after a similar incident in London, in which the suspect went on the run.

Al Jazeera

Police outside of London to be held ‘accountable’ following Casey report: ‘We can’t afford not to’

Police and Crime Commissioners outside the capital have responded to the damning Casey report

The Independent UK

Police forces outside of London to make changes following Casey report

Police and Crime Commissioners pledge to hold their own forces accountable after 'pivotal moment' in policing

Wales Online

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Schoolgirl, 15, killed in horror bus crash as parents mourn 'precious daughter'

Sophie Jain Fletcher, 15, was hit by the bus in Sheaf Lane, Sheldon, at around 3pm on March 18 and was rushed to hospital where sadly she was pronounced dead

Daily Mirror

Police forces outside of London ‘to be held to account’ following Casey report

Police and Crime Commissioners outside the capital have responded to the damning Casey report.

The Independent UK

CCTV captures attack on Muslim man set on fire as he walked home from mosque

The victim suffered facial burns when his jacket was set alight in Shenstone Road in Edgbaston, Birmingham, at around 7pm on Monday

The Independent UK

Counter-terrorism police involved after man set alight on way home from mosque

The 82-year-old victim suffered facial burns and was taken to hospital.

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Arrest after man set on fire walking home from mosque as attack probed by terror police

Man, described by local politician as ‘pillar’ of community, suffered serious burns in Monday’s attack

The Independent UK

Man suffers facial burns after being set alight in attack caught on video - OLD

Extra officers will be in the area to speak to the community and to provide reassurance.

The Independent UK

Man set on fire while walking home from Birmingham mosque

West Midlands Police said officers were examining CCTV and social media footage of the incident, which took place on Monday night in Edgbaston

The Independent UK

Police quiz man after two mosque worshippers set on fire in Birmingham and London

Man set alight walking home from mosque in Birmingham on Monday night in ‘stable’ condition after ‘terrible’ incident

Evening Standard

Girl, 15, killed after being hit by bus described as 'most loving little person'

West Midlands Police are calling for witnesses to the incident in Sheldon, Birmingham, on Saturday in which 15-year-old Sophie Fletcher was struck by a bus and killed

Daily Mirror

Fatal hit-and-run: Police believe ‘person of interest’ has left UK

West Midlands Police are urging Shazad Hussain to contact officers.

The Independent UK

Girl, 15, dies after being hit by bus as police appeal for witnesses following tragedy

A teenager died after being hit by a bus in Sheaf Lane, Sheldon, just before 3pm on Saturday. West Midlands Police said the bus driver is helping them with enquiries

Daily Mirror

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Manchester Evening News

Police cordon off street in city centre after man's body found

The death is being treated as unexplained as Lower Temple Street in Birmingham remains shut off

Daily Mirror

Mystery as man's body found in town centre and police close street

A man was found dead in Birmingham in the early hours of this morning. West Midlands Police said the death is currently being treated as 'unexplained'. Enquiries are ongoing and a road has been closed

Daily Mirror

Mum-of-three who killed suspected thief in revenge road rage attack jailed for 14 years

Thomas Maguire, 30, was killed after being mown down by Kerry Fair, 39, after being suspected of stealing a motorbike

Wales Online

Robbers who ram-raided jewellers and stole £300k of gold are jailed for more than 72 years

Three of them burst into the shop and one used a sledgehammer to smash display cabinets before stuffing gold jewellery into bags

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The Independent UK

Firearms officer ‘sent colleagues footage of him of having sex with women’

Channel 4 News reported that the West Midlands Police officer is under criminal investigation.

Nottingham Post

Britain's most wanted murderer greeted police with a calm 'oh, hello there' when finally arrested

Detective Sergeant Tim Grogan described killer Michael Sams as a "shambling, one-legged trainspotter" when they came face to face in Nottinghamshire, ahead of a new documentary this week on Channel 5

Chronicle Live

Drugs gang supplier and courier jailed for their part in major class A drugs conspiracy

Christopher Windmill, 47, was sentenced for supplying Liam Pow and his drugs-ring with Class A substances

Daily Mirror

Grandad, 90, dies in hit-and-run as heartbroken family begs driver to hand themselves in

Abdul Kiyani was rushed to hospital and underwent surgery after he was struck by an unknown car in Shard End, Birmingham, but sadly died two months later

Daily Mirror

Teen footballer 'kidnapped at 3am and forced to spend £400 on laughing gas' in ordeal

A 18-year-old footballer and his family have been left traumatised after he was kidnapped after leaving nightclub Lab11 in Digbeth and taken on a three-hour terror attack around Birmingham

The Independent UK

Police launch inquiry into racial abuse aimed at Troy Deeney

Officers are working with the club to review CCTV footage after Blues captain Troy Deeney was abused while leaving the pitch.

Daily Record

Shocking footage shows masked vandal throwing paint over 'targeted' family home

The mum who lives at the property is begging to get out of the area following the incident.

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