Feb
2010
Articles from 25th Feb 2010
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Page from History: Painting a picture of a monster before he's caught
Feb 25 2010 | CrimeFiles
Crime Files delves into the archives of the West Midlands Police Museum, which has an unsurpassed collection of artefacts and photographs charting the development of the police through the ages. This week, we look at the first use of a coloured artist’s impression used in the hunt of the Cannock killer of young Christine Darby. Read
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Local Heroes: Making a drama so kids get the point...
Feb 25 2010 | CrimeFiles
THE disturbing world of teenagers and knife crime will be brought to the fore by a Black Country author keen to promote awareness on the topical issue. Read
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Community payback is no whitewash
Feb 25 2010 | CrimeFiles
THREE teenage graffiti louts proved they were as dab a hand with a paint brush as they were with a spray can – after being made to clean up their own mess. Read
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Top Tips: Advice for abuse victims
Feb 25 2010 | CrimeFiles
The Home Office issued a list of telltale signs for those who think they may be victims of abuse, which include physical violence, threats of violence against you or someone controlling who you can see and where you can go. Read
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Top Tips: New powers to boost fight againts yobs
Feb 25 2010 | CrimeFiles
POLICE have been granted a new yob-buster’s charter to help a community blighted by anti-social behaviour. Read
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Top Tips: Campaign set to tackle violence among teens
Feb 25 2010 | CrimeFiles
TEENAGE girls suffering at the hands of their violent boyfriends are the subject of a campaign launched this month. Read
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Community Policing: On the streets fighting vice
Feb 25 2010 | CrimeFiles
A DEDICATED team of police officers are helping change attitudes to an historic problem – and rebuilding lives into the bargain. Read
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Community Policing: Making the kerb crawlers think again
Feb 25 2010 | CrimeFiles
TO combat kerb crawling the team has researched and established a ‘Change’ programme. Read
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Community Policing: Safe and secure
Feb 25 2010 | CrimeFiles
POLICE in the Midlands are fitting extra security into the homes of vulnerable residents to help protect them from burglars. Read
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Community Policing: Honour for drug-busting detectives
Feb 25 2010 | CrimeFiles
TWO Birmingham detectives who helped smash a suspected international drugs gang dubbed Twisted Sister have been honoured for their work. Read
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Police trainer's impressive record breaker
Feb 25 2010 | CrimeFiles
A POLICE personal safety trainer proved that he wanted to ‘beat the rest’ by breaking not one, but four world records in a single day in aid of charity. Read
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From the Archives: Murder most gruesome: Strangled and decapitated
Feb 25 2010 | CrimeFiles
THE gruesome sight was enough to sicken hardened officers. Read
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From the Archives: The No.8 bus
Feb 25 2010 | CrimeFiles
HOURS after the savage murder of Stephanie Baird was discovered, police had what they thought was a crucial breakthrough. Read
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From the Archives: A young life cut short
Feb 25 2010 | CrimeFiles
Stephanie Baird was aged 29 when she was found butchered. Read
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Caught on Camera: Police hunt for pub attacker
Feb 25 2010 | CrimeFiles
DETECTIVES want to question this man after a drinker was attacked in a Birmingham pub. Read
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Caught on Camera: Fuelling up and doing a runner
Feb 25 2010 | CrimeFiles
POLICE have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to trace in connection with a bilking. Read
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Stolen: Prized Shadows guitar stolen
Feb 25 2010 | CrimeFiles
A LIMITED edition guitar made to commemorate the 50th anniversary of legendary band the Shadows, has been stolen in transit. Read
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Stolen – but who owns these items?
Feb 25 2010 | CrimeFiles
DETECTIVES in Birmingham are trying to trace the owners of recovered property they believe has been stolen in burglaries. Read
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Family’s anguish as war medals are stolen
Feb 25 2010 | CrimeFiles
IRREPLACEABLE war medals have been stolen from a family home in Rubery. Read
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Unsolved: A year on, who killed David Currier?
Feb 25 2010 | CrimeFiles
THE death of popular businessman David Currier has dogged detectives for more than a year. Read
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Unsolved: A 'lovable rogue' who could turn his hand to anything
Feb 25 2010 | CrimeFiles
STAB victim David Currier was described as a “lovable rogue with a heart of gold” by his heartbroken family. Read
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Caught on Camera: Hunt for Solihull crook hits the internet
Feb 25 2010 | CrimeFiles
POLICE seeking a brazen would-be thief who was caught sneaking into an unlocked car have posted footage of the incident online in the hope the public may recognise him. Read
