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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Two top cops accused of mocking a colleague's Irish accent in ‘grossly offensive' leaving video
TWO distinguished police chiefs have been accused of mocking an Irish colleague's accent. Their 'joke' was part of a 'grossly offensive' video presentation to a retiring firearms chief inspector. Advertisement 2 Former West Midlands Police chief constable Sir David Thompson Credit: Alamy A skit shows the then-West Midlands Police chief constable Sir David Thompson and his deputy Alex Murray in uniform pretending to not understand his accent. They simply said 'Yes' to anything he asked for. The 2018 video also includes gun cops posing as travellers offering to do a driveway then pretending to break into a car. There are also repeated references to potatoes. Advertisement READ MORE ON POLICE One officer has a toothbrush in an unusual part of his anatomy while another pretends to be a kidnap victim. There is also an image of a topless Muslim woman serving alcohol to one of the firearms team and graphic sexual images of women. Sir David is a former lead on race and inclusion for the National Police Chiefs' Council while Mr Murray is now a boss at the National Crime Agency. The video was posted onto the WMP gun unit's Facebook page. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Whistle-blower and ex-detective inspector Becky Kalam said: 'Had this material been sent on social media by a member of the public then they would have been arrested for a hate crime. 'But when it comes to the police themselves then nothing is done about it.' Breaking the Oath: Affair and corruption in the police force Ms Kalam quit after suing for sex discrimination, harassment and victimisation. She got more than £820,000 compo in 2023, which she donated to charity. Advertisement West Midlands Police said: 'Ms Kalam has made multiple complaints', adding: 'Any further complaints will be reviewed.' 2 Distinguished police chief Alex Murray has been accused of mocking an Irish colleague's accent
BBC News
26-04-2025
- BBC News
'Lawless' high street gets dedicated police team
A Birmingham high street described by traders as "lawless" has been given a dedicated police November traders in Erdington said shoplifting and drug dealing was destroying businesses and police were failing to deal with offenders who were openly dealing and stealing Midlands Police started Operation Fearless in January to tackle the issues and now a team of six officers will have a visible presence on High Street, the force than 140 arrests have been made since the operation started and the "look and feel of the area" around High Street had improved, Det Supt Jim Munro, operation lead, said. The operation will move to other parts of the city with the aim of reducing crime, like shoplifting, in key areas and make people feel the 12 months up to June, a total of 26,145 shoplifting offences were recorded by the force, compared with 19,184 in the previous 12-month period. 'Constant presence' The 36% rise is higher than the average for England and Wales over the same time frame (29%).West Midlands Police said the six officers and a sergeant would be on regular patrol on High Street, speaking to local people as well as building relationships with businesses and partners."The results we've seen in Erdington speak for themselves – not just in terms of arrests and charges, but in the look and feel of the area around the high street," Mr Munro said."We're delighted that our work has been met with such positive feedback, and grateful to the Erdington community for their invaluable support and information."The new dedicated High Street team will be a constant presence in the area, and although Fearless is expanding to a new location – our Fearless officers will be using their impressive local and operational knowledge to support them."The team started working in partnership with other officers in the town on 4 April, and has already made 17 arrests, the force said. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
16-04-2025
- BBC News
Appeal after woman breaks spine in Stechford hit-and-run
A fresh appeal to try to find out how a woman broke her spine in a hit-and-run has been issued by woman, in her 60s, was hit by a vehicle, believed to have been a white Citroen Berlingo van, on Crossfield Road in Stechford, was taken to hospital with spinal fractures and is recovering at home following the crash near the junction of Kitts Green Road, at about 07:45 GMT on 15 Midlands Police said it was appealing for information and dashcam footage as officers continued their inquiries. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
03-04-2025
- BBC News
M5 shut at Oldbury in two separate police incidents
Two sections of the M5 have been shut in the West Midlands in police Midlands Police said it had been closed southbound between junction three, for Quinton, and junction two for Oldbury after a body was found on the motorway just after 10:00 BST. A separate crash nearby involving a motorcyclist has also seen the northbound carriageway close between junction one in West Bromwich and the M6 Highways said diversions were in place, but there were currently delays of 50 mins between junctions four and three. West Midlands Police said the closure was likely to remain in place for some time. Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App. You can also follow @BBCBreaking on X to get the latest alerts.
BBC News
28-03-2025
- BBC News
Coventry sports club fire was arson, fire service believes
A fire at a sports clubhouse in Coventry is believed to have been started deliberately, West Midlands Fire Service has services were called to Mitchell Avenue in the Canley area of the city at 20:15 GMT on found Coventry Tech Sporting Club's building alight with about a third of the property in flames and the whole building had been affected by Midlands Police has been contacted for more information. The fire was under control by 22:15 and crews left the scene half an hour later. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
