New revelations raise fresh questions about the response of government ministers to the ban on Maccabi fans from Birmingham

West Midlands Police have released an image of a man they wish to speak with after a girl was punched on a bus in Dudley.

West Midlands Police, which has deployed more than 700 officers, said a 21-year-old man was arrested for failing to comply with an order to remove a face mask while a 17-year-old boy was arrested for failing to comply with a dispersal order.

Maccabi Tel Aviv fans banned from attending Europa League tie against Aston Villa on Thursday before the Israeli club declined the away ticket allocation; more than 700 police present at Villa Park; s

West Midlands Police have added more faces of suspected criminals who are wanted for a range of crimes across the West Midlands. Suspects from Birmingham, Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton have made it to this month's list, with many being sought on recall to prison, and one for armed assault.

A West Midlands Police dog described as a "fierce protector" has retired following a seven-year career that saw him take down thieves, armed robbers and car jackers. PD Wez retired from duty after turning nine this week and had served his force since the age of two when he graduated from the dog training unit in Balsall Common.

A West Midlands Police crime scenes co-ordinator enjoys the quiet life away from work and appearing on TV in Forensics: The Real CSI in Shropshire

Sat, Nov 1, 2025 One of Britain’s biggest police forces is expanding a specialist knife crime and youth violence unit. West Midlands Police announced an additional team will be based in the Black Country as part of the Project Guardian Taskforce.