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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Guns and ammunition seized at separate Birmingham addresses in police raids
Guns and ammunition were recovered following unconnected raids at two Birmingham addresses. The first raid took place in Woodman Walk, near Witton Lakes, in Erdington on Friday, July 11. Officers searched a home and found a live firearm and several rounds of ammunition. READ MORE: Birmingham station hit by delays as Network Rail confirms cause Police also found suspected Class A drugs, a large amount of cannabis and 'other drug-related material'. The next day a second unconnected raid was carried out in St Benedict's Road in Small Heath. There officers from West Midlands Police 's Major Crime Team searched a home and found another live firearm, ammunition, a lock knife and suspected Class B drugs. The gun was said to have been a converted blank firearm with three rounds of live ammunition 'ready to be fired'. Across the two addresses three men were arrested. A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: 'We have taken several firearms off the streets and made significant arrests as we keep up our work against serious and organised crime in the West Midlands. 'Officers from our Major Crime Team carried out searches at an address in St Benedict's Road on July 12, where they found a live firearm and suspected class B drugs, as well as a locking knife. 'The gun was a converted blank-firer with three rounds of live ammunition ready to be fired. 'A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of possession of a prohibited firearm. 'He remains in custody today while our enquiries continue.' Get breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsApp, click the link to join The statement continued: 'Elsewhere, a warrant was carried out July 11 in Woodman Walk and two men were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs. 'Officers searched the property and found suspected Class A drugs as well as a live firearm and several rounds of ammunition. 'A large amount of cannabis and other drug-related material was also found and is being examined. 'The two men arrested have been bailed while our enquiries continue. Get the latest BirminghamLive news direct to your inbox In addition the police spokesperson added: 'Across the West Midlands, our teams are carrying out regular operations to disrupt serious and organised crime. 'Under Operation Target, we have seized hundreds of firearms as well as significant quantities of drugs and money from organised crime gangs. 'The work of our teams often relies on information from the public to tell us where and when this criminal activity is taking place. 'This helps us plan our operations and helps our investigations. 'Contact us via 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously via 0800 555 111 if you see anything suspicious happening where you live. Always call 999 in an emergency.'
Daily Mail
02-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Pictured: Father, 38, stabbed to death in popular seaside town as two teens are arrested on suspicion of murder
A father-of-one has been named as the man stabbed to death in a popular seaside town, with two teenagers arrested on suspicion of murder. Kamran Aman, who was 38, died following a horrific stabbing in Barry shortly before midnight on Monday. Police have confirmed two teenage boys, aged 16 and 17, from Llantwit Major, have been arrested while cordons remain in place in the Vale of Glamorgan town. White forensic suits could be seen working at the scene and taking evidence throughout Tuesday. A South Wales Police statement said: 'The man who died in Barry on Monday night has been named as 38-year-old Kamran Aman. 'Police were called to a report of a stabbing in Barry Road just before midnight last night. 'Father-of-one Kamran died and a murder investigation was launched. His family continue to be supported by specially trained officers. 'An incident room has been set up at Cardiff Central Police Station and detectives are appealing for anyone with information to please come forward.' Detective superintendent Mark O'Shea, of the force's Major Crime Team, said: 'Extensive inquiries are continuing as we establish the tragic events which took place on Monday night. 'Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Kamran Aman. 'Police cordons and road closures are still in place and I would like to thank the community for their continued support and understanding while we progress the investigation. 'We are appealing for anyone who was in the area and witnessed what happened to please come forward with information no matter how insignificant they may feel it is.'
CTV News
02-06-2025
- General
- CTV News
Fredericton police investigate sudden death of teenager
The Fredericton Police Force is investigating the sudden death of a 16-year-old girl. Police say officers responded to a call for service in the city's northside on Sunday. When they arrive on scene, they found a deceased female. The circumstances and nature of the death are being investigated by the force's major crime team and the coroner's office. Police say, at this stage, no further details will be released to protect the integrity of the investigation and the privacy of those involved. The Fredericton Police Force is asking anyone with any information related to the death to contact them at 506-460-2300, or to remain anonymous, NB Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or Fredericton Police Force A Fredericton Police Force car. (Source: Fredericton Police Force/Facebook) For more New Brunswick news, visit our dedicated provincial page.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man jailed for snatching young woman off street
A man has been jailed after trying to snatch a young woman off a Hove street while she screamed for her life. Cameron Boxall, 22, bought rubber gloves and a balaclava before approaching a 20-year-old woman in a stolen Mini Cooper in Selbourne Road on August 5, 2024. Boxall, formerly of Carden Hill in Brighton, was jailed for five years in a hearing at Hove Crown Court on Friday after admitting kidnapping the woman, stealing a vehicle and possession of cannabis. In a statement, Boxall's victim said that she felt that she had "lost her freedom", adding: "I struggle to understand the level of violence he used against me and I feel lucky to be alive." She added: "I had bruises and scratches on back, arms and legs from where he threw me out of the car and a massive lump on my head. "What happened has changed the way I view the world. I've not done anything wrong and did not deserve what happened to me." A court was told that Boxall, who was 21 at the time of the kidnapping, was driving around Hove in the early hours of August 5 having stolen the Mini Cooper and switching its number plates. Boxall asked the woman for directions as she walked home from work before trying to drag her into the car. A doorbell camera captured her fighting to escape the car, hanging out of the passenger door screaming "no, no, no". Gareth Burrows, prosecuting, said the woman was later found nearby "in a state of shock" having been pushed out of the car. Boxall tried to claim he wanted to rob the young woman to pay a drugs debt, the court heard. He also admitted theft from a vehicle, driving without a licence or insurance and making off without payment. Recorder Lucy Beaumont sentenced Boxall to five years in jail with a further two years to be spent on licence, as well as giving him an indefinite restraining order against his victim. Det Sgt Jack Sagar, from the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team, said Boxall was a "dangerous violent offender". "Boxall is a dangerous predator who preyed on a young woman innocently walking home, putting her through a horrific distressing ordeal where she feared for her life," he said. "We commend her for the immense strength and bravery she has shown throughout the incident and during our subsequent investigation." Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Man admits kidnap after forcing woman into car Man charged with kidnap after woman forced into car Woman kidnapped from the street in Hove Sussex Police HM Courts & Tribunals Service
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man jailed for snatching young woman off street
A man has been jailed after trying to snatch a young woman off a Hove street while she screamed for her life. Cameron Boxall, 22, bought rubber gloves and a balaclava before approaching a 20-year-old woman in a stolen Mini Cooper in Selbourne Road on August 5, 2024. Boxall, formerly of Carden Hill in Brighton, was jailed for five years in a hearing at Hove Crown Court on Friday after admitting kidnapping the woman, stealing a vehicle and possession of cannabis. In a statement, Boxall's victim said that she felt that she had "lost her freedom", adding: "I struggle to understand the level of violence he used against me and I feel lucky to be alive." She added: "I had bruises and scratches on back, arms and legs from where he threw me out of the car and a massive lump on my head. "What happened has changed the way I view the world. I've not done anything wrong and did not deserve what happened to me." A court was told that Boxall, who was 21 at the time of the kidnapping, was driving around Hove in the early hours of August 5 having stolen the Mini Cooper and switching its number plates. Boxall asked the woman for directions as she walked home from work before trying to drag her into the car. A doorbell camera captured her fighting to escape the car, hanging out of the passenger door screaming "no, no, no". Gareth Burrows, prosecuting, said the woman was later found nearby "in a state of shock" having been pushed out of the car. Boxall tried to claim he wanted to rob the young woman to pay a drugs debt, the court heard. He also admitted theft from a vehicle, driving without a licence or insurance and making off without payment. Recorder Lucy Beaumont sentenced Boxall to five years in jail with a further two years to be spent on licence, as well as giving him an indefinite restraining order against his victim. Det Sgt Jack Sagar, from the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team, said Boxall was a "dangerous violent offender". "Boxall is a dangerous predator who preyed on a young woman innocently walking home, putting her through a horrific distressing ordeal where she feared for her life," he said. "We commend her for the immense strength and bravery she has shown throughout the incident and during our subsequent investigation." Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Man admits kidnap after forcing woman into car Man charged with kidnap after woman forced into car Woman kidnapped from the street in Hove Sussex Police HM Courts & Tribunals Service
