In a shocking and devastating incident that unfolded in a peaceful Darlaston park, two teenagers were convicted for the murder of 18-year-old Jack Norton. The savage and unprovoked attack occurred on December 7, 2022, leaving the community in disbelief and raising questions about the motives behind the crime. This feature delves into the details of…
On a fateful summer evening in Stourbridge town centre, a seemingly trivial altercation between two groups of teenagers turned deadly, leaving 16-year-old Joseph Riches brutally murdered. Saturday, July 15th, 2023, started like any other summer day for Joseph Riches, a resident of Bartley Green. He found himself in Stourbridge town centre with friends, intending to…
A court ruling earlier this year at Wolverhampton Crown Court resulted in the sentencing of Carl Ellitts, a 26-year-old man, to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 27 years. Ellitts was found guilty of the murder of 48-year-old Roy Deeley-Price, as well as the rape of two women, three violent robberies, and an assault…
In a shocking and tragic incident that unfolded in Birmingham last year, a fatal misunderstanding over an electric bike’s ownership led a man to lose his life. After a dense legal process, Terrell Boyce, an 18-year-old from Hazellwell Street, was charged with murder, while 21-year-old Nathaniel Daly of Benmore Avenue was convicted of manslaughter. Kody…
West Midlands Police have successfully apprehended and jailed a drug dealer after seizing more than £130,000 worth of drugs from his loft. Neil Julka, a 35-year-old resident of Glaisdale Gardens, Whitmore Reans, was found in possession of heroin, cocaine, and cannabis during a search of his home in May 2020. The investigation leading to Julka’s…
The owners of The Crooked House, known as “Britain’s wonkiest pub,” have agreed to reconstruct the historic establishment after it was razed by a catastrophic fire. The owners are planning to rebuild the pub on an alternate plot of land they own, in a refreshed location, coupled with additional enhancements aimed at increasing footfall. They…
The tragic murder of 23-year-old footballer, Cody Fisher, at a Birmingham-based nightclub has sent tremors echoing across the nation. His life was abruptly extinguished on the dance floor of the Crane nightclub in what can only be described as a mindless spree of violence. Remy Gordon, 23, and Kami Carpenter, 22, were both convicted in…
Rapist Fawad Hakimi has been sentenced to 24 years in prison after being convicted of attacks on three women in Wolverhampton. The 29-year-old denied the charges, but DNA evidence linked him to the crimes which occurred between February and August of last year. The attacks included rape, attempted rape, three counts of sexual assault, fraud…
Three men have been jailed for a total of nearly 30 years for a brutal machete and knife attack in Walsall. Awais Butt, Adam Sidat, and Fida Butt carried out the attack at Palfrey Park on May 1, 2023. The three victims suffered slash injuries to their bodies during the broad daylight incident. Awais Butt…
