West Midlands Police

#INCIDENT | We remain at the M42 following concerns for the welfare of a man on a bridge. The southbound side of the motorway is currently closed between junctions 4 and 5 at Solihull, as we seek to safely resolve the situation.

INCIDENT: We are currently dealing with an incident on the M42 between Junction 4 and 5 at Solihull. The motorway is currently closed in both directions.

Following a joint investigation with colleagues at @ROCUWM the final member of an organised crime group supplying drugs from Merseyside and Birmingham to Torquay has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply cannabis. ➡️ rocu.police.uk/news/2025/june…

New audio ads urge young people to drop the knife 🙌 In May, @Stockgrn pupils teamed up with the police to create powerful audio adverts around knife crime 💬 Read the full story here: orlo.uk/eFgIv Thanks to @bauermedia and @the_atlp for facilitating this workshop

Unlicensed gambling venues are illegal in Great Britain — and they can expose people to loan sharks. We’re supporting @WMPolice in raising awareness. Know a venue? Report it. Need help? Call Stop Loan Sharks anytime on 0300 555 2222. @gambleawaregb @CrimestoppersUK…

🎥 WATCH: Inside the @WMPolice and @gmpolice crack down on off-road bikers and street racers. Forces will be given stronger powers to drive out anti-social behaviour from our streets, enabling officers to seize and destroy vehicles after a 48-hour window 👇

The 63rd National Police Dog Trials has wrapped up in style and what a way to finish! 🐾 Saturday's Community Open Day saw over 5,000 people head to Tally Ho to catch the action - from the final trials to live displays by @WMPolice Firearms, Traffic and Drones units 🤩

Good Community @WMPDogs @DogsTrust Advice Sat 10 May and training schools at 4 local centres dogstrust.org.uk/dog-advice/dog… > @stjohnambulance at events and [email protected] @NHSuk @bhamresilience @WMFSBillesley and @WMPHistory Museum open Weds-Sun 11am - 4pm

We had a fantastic turnout at our Open Day Community event at Tally Ho, that brought the National Police Dog Trials to a close. Here's a snapshot of our handlers and their dogs in action. BIG well done to Sgt Colston, PCs Loy and Phillips and dogs Charlie, Dredd & Lightning.

That’s day 3 of the National Dog Trials complete! We have had lots of students from across the West Midlands visit and have fun in the sunshine with all our police departments and partners ☀️

⚠️ #WMROADNEW🚗 #Birmingham 📍A456 Hagley Road, Bearwood ⚠️Building fire ⛔Road closed between westbound from Sandon Road 🔔Plan Ahead: Allow extra time for your journey and consider alternative routes where possible.

#FOUND | Great news. Missing Katelyn has been found. Thanks for your shares.