West Midlands Police faces scrutiny after chief resigns over fan ban controversy and handling of recent violent incidents in Birmingham.
Over the past week, several violent incidents occurred across the UK, including stabbings in Birmingham and Milton Keynes, a shooting in Liverpool, and a fatal attack in Hounslow. Police have made arrests, and investigations are ongoing. No threats to the public have been confirmed.
A man aged 40-50 was found dead in Cash's Park, Coventry, on Friday. Police believe he was hit by a vehicle before being moved to the park. Three suspects, including a man and woman in their 40s and a man in his 20s, are in custody. The investigation continues.
A teenage boy has been charged with the murder of Aria Thorpe in Weston-super-Mare. The court hearing took place on March 27, with a trial scheduled for June 15. The case remains under reporting restrictions due to the defendant's age.