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Sandwell, West Midlands
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Sandwell Police retweeted
The #M5 southbound is now open between J1 #WestBromwich and J2 #Oldbury following a serious collision.
There are 20 minute delays and 2 miles of congestion on the approach.
Sandwell Police retweeted
The #M5 southbound is closed between J1 and J2, while lane three is closed northbound, after a car hit the central reservation at around 2.20am today.
A woman has been seriously injured, and closures are likely to be in place for some time.
Follow @HighwaysWMIDS for updates.
Traffic is being held on the #M5 southbound between J1 #WestBromwich and J2 #Oldbury due to a collision.
Emergency services are on scene.
There are 30 minute delays and 2 miles of congestion on the approach.
Updates to follow.
Sandwell Police retweeted
The Rowley neighbourhood team visited @sandwellcouncil youth bus this week as part of #Safer6 👮
The activity gave us the opportunity to speak to pupils of St Michael's and listen to the concerns of young people in our community #NeighbourhoodPolicingWeek 🚔
ALT Rowley team with st michaels secondary school pupils and the youth bus
ALT Rowley team with st michaels secondary school pupils in the police van
Head down to Birchley Island Retail Park from 1pm for our community bike marking event! #Safer6
This Sunday our officers will be at Birchley Island Retail Park for a bike marking event 🚲
As part of #Safer6 they are sharing crime prevention advice, helping you mark your valuables and speaking about issues that matter to you most in #SaferSandwell 🚔
Sandwell Police retweeted
🎉 Safer 6 returns to Sandwell for six weeks of action across the borough 🎉
From Monday 8 June to Sunday 19 July, each week the campaign focuses on one of Sandwell’s six towns - bringing enforcement, clean-ups, safety advice, wellbeing support, youth engagement, and more.
#ARRESTS | We've arrested two more people on suspicion of attempted murder following disorder in #Smethwick.
We have now charged three men and two teenagers following the disorder on Foundry Lane last month.
Full story ➡️ orlo.uk/WlJr2
ALT Police officers arresting a person, who is handcuffed. Text reads "ARRESTS" and "West Midlands Police".
Sandwell Police retweeted
❗ A High Court injunction banning #streetracing, aka #carcruising, is in force in Wolverhampton, Dudley, Sandwell & Walsall. Breaching it is contempt of court and could lead jail, a fine pr people having assets seized. @WMPolice @sandwellcouncil @WalsallCouncil @dudleymbc (1/2)
#UPDATE | A man has been arrested following a reported exposure in Tipton.
This is an active investigation, and we are urging people not to speculate or share photos online.
Patrols in the local area have been stepped up.
Read more ➡️ orlo.uk/8beMk
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Sandwell Police retweeted
The annual review of the existing High Court injunction which bans #streetracing in the region will take place tomorrow (Thursday). Full story 👉 orlo.uk/gTYtb @WMPolice @sandwellcouncil @WalsallCouncil @dudleymbc (1/2)
#Safer6 | Our Early Help Officers have delivered VR workshops about knife crime to 250 Year 6 pupils across six Sandwell schools.
The inputs take pupils through a scenario-based exercise where they have to make choices around knives & then see the consequences of those actions.
ALT Pupils sitting in front of a screen wearing VR headset
To find out more about starting a conversation about knife crime with young people, visit our #LifeOrKnife website ➡️ orlo.uk/ETK76
The Safer 6 community safety campaign is returning for 2025 and launches today!
We're working with Sandwell Council, West Midlands Fire Service and other Safer Sandwell Partnership organisations to tackle a range of issues and promote safety, crime prevention and healthy living.
🧑🚒 Our Safer 6 community safety campaign kicks off from Monday (9 June), bringing six weeks of focused activities and events to address concerns, provide information and promote services that help people stay safe and healthy.
ALT Safer 6 is back 9June-20July 2025 Promoting safety, crime prevention and healthy living advice across Sandwell's six towns.
Sandwell Police retweeted
We have 12 crews in attendance at a fire on Anderson Road, Bearwood, Smethwick. As a precaution, if you live or work nearby, please keep doors and windows closed. Avoid the area, where possible.
Sandwell Police retweeted
Crews continue to make good progress as our investigation into the cause of the fire at a commercial premises is underway. Police are managing road closures for parts of Bearwood Road and Anderson Road which are likely to be in place for most of today (18 May).
Injunctions banning street racing in the Black Country and Birmingham will continue following a successful annual review.
Read more 👉 orlo.uk/HGgMb
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Sandwell Police retweeted
We've arrested a 62-year-old West Bromwich Albion fan after a report that a Queens Park Rangers player was the target of racist abuse today at The Hawthorns.
Our officers arrested the man after another fan reported hearing the abuse.
Full statement 👉 orlo.uk/YxgRs
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Sandwell Police retweeted
The injunction banning street racing in the Black Country has been permitted to continue by the High Court with the judge finding it to be "very effective". Full story 👉 wolverhampton.gov.uk/news/bl… @WalsallCouncil @dudleymbc @sandwellcouncil @WMPolice (1/4)
Sandwell Police retweeted
A High Court injunction banning street racing in the Black Country remains in force, with a review hearing being held on Wednesday 26 February, 2025. Full story 👉 wolverhampton.gov.uk/news/da… @sandwellcouncil @dudleymbc @WalsallCouncil @WMPolice #streetracing #carcruising (1/5)
#Sceptre | We're listening to community concerns about knife crime. Officers are patrolling in targeted locations to reduce knife crime in your area.
If have info, get in touch today 📲 orlo.uk/RBF3N
Report to @CrimestoppersUK, call us on 101 or Live Chat online.
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#Sceptre | It's illegal to sell weapons or knives to anyone under the age of 18.
We work with partners and agencies to check local businesses and online retailers in the area are checking ID for sale of any bladed article or weapons to minors. (1/2)
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It's illegal to carry, buy or sell any banned knife or weapon such as knuckledusters, zombie knives, and flick knives.
The maximum penalty for an adult carrying a knife or weapon is 4 years in prison, an unlimited fine or both.
Learn more: orlo.uk/DXNA2
