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Teenager arrested after police seize samurai sword from Dudley street
Teenager arrested after police seize samurai sword from Dudley street

Yahoo

time5 days ago

  • Yahoo

Teenager arrested after police seize samurai sword from Dudley street

A teenager has been arrested after a samurai sword was seized by police in Dudley. Police were called to reports of a weapon being brandished in Netherton at around 4.35pm yesterday, July 23. A member of the public told officers they had seen a weapon on Wrens Nest Road. READ MORE: Woman fighting for her life after Selly Oak crash as hero locals rush to her aid A samurai sword was later recovered from the scene. Police then arrested a 15-year-old boy on suspicion of possession of a sharp pointed article in a public place. He remains in custody for questioning. A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "A teenager has been arrested after we received reports of a weapon being brandished in Netherton. "Just after 4.35pm yesterday afternoon (23 Jul) we received a call from a member of the public after they had seen a weapon on Wrens Nest Road, Dudley. "We quickly responded and a 15-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of possession of a sharp pointed article in a public place. He remains in custody for questioning. "A samurai sword was also recovered. "We take knife crime and carrying a weapon seriously. "If you know someone who is carrying a weapon please call us on 101 to report. "You can also talk to us online or report anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

Pictured: Mother, 78, who died when Jaguar ploughed into her house after crash
Pictured: Mother, 78, who died when Jaguar ploughed into her house after crash

Daily Mail​

time23-07-2025

  • Daily Mail​

Pictured: Mother, 78, who died when Jaguar ploughed into her house after crash

A 78-year-old mother who was killed when a Jaguar ploughed into her home following a crash has been pictured for the first time. Barbara Howard died after the vehicle hit her Coventry home after it had been involved in a crash with a Volkswagen van on July 17. West Midlands Police were called to the scene at a junction between Shilton Lane and Lentons Lane following the collision. Barbara was inside when the Jaguar hit her home and was later taken to hospital, but sadly died. Her family have since released a tribute to the 'caring' and 'glamorous mother', 'who loved life'. In a heartbreaking tribute, they added: 'Dancing mother of Debbie and Julie, our best friend was taken in the most horrific way. We love her to the moon and back.' A probe into the car crash is currently ongoing, as specialist officers continue to support Barbara's family. The force are urging anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam footage from the area at the time of the incident, to come forward. If you have any information regarding this incident, you can call 101 quoting Log 4184 of 17 July or email West Midlands Police.

Tribute to 'caring' mum killed when car crashed into Coventry house
Tribute to 'caring' mum killed when car crashed into Coventry house

BBC News

time23-07-2025

  • BBC News

Tribute to 'caring' mum killed when car crashed into Coventry house

A woman who died after a car crashed into her house was "caring" and "glamorous," her family has Howard, 78, died from her injuries in hospital after a car struck her house in Coventry just before 17:00 BST on Midlands Police said there had been a collision between a Jaguar car and a VW van at the junction of Shilton Lane and Lentons Lane before the crash, and the Jaguar then hit the force has appealed for anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage from the area at the time to get in contact. In a tribute, Ms Howard's family described her as "caring, sharing, glamorous, and stunning" and said she was "someone who loved life"."Dancing mother of Debbie and Julie, our best friend was taken in the most horrific way," they added in a statement."We love her to the moon and back."Officers spoke to both drivers at the scene of the crash and inquiries continue."We are urging anyone with information or footage to get in touch with us," a spokesperson added. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.

Coventry MP wants to see more road safety measures in city
Coventry MP wants to see more road safety measures in city

BBC News

time18-07-2025

  • BBC News

Coventry MP wants to see more road safety measures in city

An MP has said she is pushing for greater road safety measures in Coventry, in support of a family who lost their 12-year-old in a hit and run Slater was fatally injured when he was struck by a BMW on Radford Road on his way home from school in June Owatemi, the MP for Coventry North West, said since then the family had "been working hard along with the council to come up with new and different initiatives".She said with the support of the city council and the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), a number of schemes were in progress, but more were needed. The Labour MP said the council was looking at a number of different measures for Radford Road, Beake Avenue and Engleton schemes would be put out to consultation soon, she said she was frustrated that "it has taken more time than I would like," but accepted a lot of work needed to be done.A 13-year-old girl was injured in a road collision in the city in June and the MP said she wanted to see more speed enforcement cameras around said she would also like to see better road safety enforcement and acknowledged "a lot of work has been done both in Coventry and in the wider West Midlands" by the PCC and the council. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.

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