Jail for man who slapped 81 year-old in road rage attack
The man found guilty of slapping 81-year-old across the face in a road rage attack has been sentenced to four months in prison.
Four arrested over paedophile's murder
Four people in Worcester have been arrested in connection with the murder of convicted paedophile Andrew Heath.
Birmingham man in Top 20 of most wanted tax criminals
A tax fugitive from the Midlands is among twenty fraudsters who have been publicly exposed for the first time by HM Revenue & Customs.
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In court: Man who slapped pensioner in road rage attack
Usman Yasin has arrived at court for sentencing after he was found guilty last month of slapping an 81-year-old woman across the face in a road rage attack.
It happened as Patricia Pearson was driving to her husband's care home in Burton upon Trent.
The 30-year-old claimed he was acting in self defence but was found guilty of assault.
He could face a jail sentence. More to follow.
Two more arrests in Andrew Heath murder investigation
#Police news: Two More Arrests Over Andrew Heath Murder, Worcester http://t.co/rAMdJmHQ
From @wmerciapolice on Twitter:Two more people have been arrested in connection with the death of a man in Worcester.
Andrew Heath, who was originally from Leicester, was found dead at his home in Warndon in December after a suspected arson attack.
Police believe his death could be linked to his convictions for sexual offences.
It follows four recent arrests. One person is being held on suspicion of murder and three on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.
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Four arrested over paedophile's murder
Four people in Worcester have been arrested in connection with the murder of convicted paedophile Andrew Heath.
Read the full storyConfronted by an armed robber - betting shop workers relieve their terrifying ordeal
Two members of staff who worked at a bookmakers in Mansfield have been reliving the moment they were confronted by an armed robber.
They were alone in the shop when the masked man came in, pointed the gun at one of them and demanded money.
Birmingham man in Top 20 of most wanted tax criminals
A tax fugitive from the Midlands is among twenty fraudsters who have been publicly exposed for the first time by HM Revenue & Customs.
Read the full storyKebab-shop attack breaks woman's neck
A young woman from Lincoln is appealing for help in finding the woman who attacked her in a late-night kebab shop. The attack left her with a broken neck- and she was close to being paralysed.
Toni Moody-Miller, 18, says she was grabbed by her throat and repeatedly punched on May 20th.
The attack means the teenager has still not been able to return to her job as a care worker and is also nervous about going out in the city.
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Animals killed as thieves ransack rescue centre
An animal hospital has been raided by thieves. Thousands of pounds worth of metal cages were stolen - leaving eight animals dead.
Read the full storyJames Hodgkinson's father talks about the 'One Punch' campaign
by ITV CentralA campaign launched by Nottingham Police, received extra support this afternoon, as 25 cyclists biked 200 miles in memory of James Hodgkinson, who died after being punched in Nottingham.
The campaign, One Punch was launched in December, prompted by the death of James.
They hope to raise awareness that one punch can prove fatal.
James's father, who joined the cyclists on their ride from Suffolk, is hoping to raise awareness of fighting.
The moment the cycle ride in memory of James Hodgkinson arrived in Nottingham
The family and friends of a man who died after being punched during a night out in Nottingham in July last year have cycled almost 200 miles in his memory.
Around twenty-five members of his family and friends arrived this afternoon in Nottingham, after a two-day bike ride that started in Suffolk on Friday.
James Hodgkinson, 28, had travelled from London with his brother and father to watch a cricket match at Trent Bridge. As the three men enjoyed a drink at a bar in the Old Market Square, James was punched in an unprovoked attack. He fell to the floor and hit his head, and later died in hospital.
Cycle ride in memory of James Hodgkinson
by ITV CentralThe family and friends of a man who died after being punched during a night out in Nottingham in July last year have cycled almost 200 miles in his memory.
James Hodgkinson, 28, had travelled from London with his brother and father to watch a cricket match at Trent Bridge. As the three men enjoyed a drink at a bar in the Old Market Square, James was punched in an unprovoked attack. He fell to the floor and hit his head, and later died in hospital.
Around twenty-five members of his family and friends arrived in Old Market Square in Nottingham after a two-day bike ride that started in Suffolk on Friday.
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