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Teenager shot in the leg

A TEENAGER was shot in the leg during a party in Birmingham, it emerged today. Read

Josh Berrill

Driver guilty of toddler's death

A HIT-and-run killer has been convicted of causing the death of a two-year-old boy who was dragged 400 yards along a road in Birmingham by a sports car. Read

Four-year-old boy dies after car crash

A BOY of four has died in hospital after being fatally injured in a car crash in Birmingham, it emerged this afternoon. Read

Fatal RTA after Villa v Blues match

Aston Villa fan's death: The full story

TWO Blues fans were in the car that killed "gentle giant" Christopher Priest following last Sunday's derby between Aston Villa and Birmingham City, police confirmed today. Read

James Hughes

Murder police to apply for extension

DETECTIVES were today applying to magistrates for a custody extension to continue holding a man and a youth over the murder of disabled James Hughes. Read

James Hughes

James Hughes: Murder cops quiz stepdad

THE partner of dead mum Heather Wardle was arrested after police found the body of her disabled son buried in the back garden of their home, it emerged today. Read

Girl hurt in car collision

A YOUNG girl suffered serious injuries after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in front of her mother in Birmingham. Read

Thieves target city gig-goers

AN organised gang of pickpockets could be targeting concert-goers in Birmingham. Read

Woman mown down by thief

A BIRMINGHAM woman suffered serious head injuries when she was being knocked down by a mugger's van. Read

Elliot Albert Burton

Jewel thief on the run

THIS is the face of a robber who went on the run a day before being convicted for his part in a series of armed heists which netted jewellery worth £1.5 million. Read

Floral tribute

Driver was not a Blues fan - police

SENIOR police chiefs today moved to quell unfounded rumours surrounding the death of "gentle giant" Christopher Priest. Read

Ringing in the crooks!

CROOKS are being fingered for their offences faster than ever before thanks to mobile telephone technology that can beam evidence straight from the crime scene. Read

Aaron Waller

Victim shot by gang member tells of relief

A STUDENT repeatedly shot by a leading member of a notorious Birmingham street gang today told of his relief after the thug was jailed for a minimum 14 years. Read

Parents of Aston Villa fan pay tribute to "wonderful son"

THIS is the Aston Villa fan killed when he was hit by a car as he walked away from Villa Park after the Second City derby. Read

Cannabis found in Simmons Drive, Quinton

Flood reveals drugs factory

A CANNABIS factory was discovered hidden in a Birmingham house after firefighters were called to deal with a flood. Read

Police appeal on bus attack

POLICE release CCTV footage in connection with two separate robberies on buses in the city. Read

Plea to help nail church arsonist

THE church arsonist who destroyed the "jewel in the heart of Erdington" could escape scot-free unless the public come forward with information, police warned today. Read

Brum steps up war on gangs

THE country's most senior civil judge has been appointed to hear a legal appeal by gun gang-busters in Birmingham. Read

Anthony Leeson

Warning after dad murdered

A MAN being hunted by police in connection with the stabbing of a father-of-five in Birmingham could by relying on a network of friends for help. Read

Daud Hassan Ali

Birmingham headteacher Daud Hassan Ali is shot dead in Somalia

THE widow of a Birmingham headteacher shot dead by Islamic insurgents in war-torn Somalia today said it had been his lifelong dream to educate youngsters there. Read

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Mark Cowan is crime reporter for the Birmingham Mail.

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