Children in West Mercia were detained by police more times last year, new figures show. A children’s rights charity said prolonged periods of detention can cause children "fear, anxiety, and ...

A police constable has admitted carrying out searches on the West Mercia force's systems concerning his ex-brother-in-law who had a conviction, but said he did so with permission and for ...

Significantly fewer metal theft offences were recorded in West Mercia last year, new figures show. Historic environment public body Historic England welcomed the decreasing number of metal theft ...

Some 90 horses were in the process of being removed from a farm in the Midlands yesterday (20 March) in a major multi-agency ...

Officer X was given a final written warning by West Mercia Police A police officer has been allowed to keep his job after a panel decided he had committed gross misconduct by carrying out searches ...

West Mercia Economic Crime Unit conducted 30 warrants across the force area, seizing over £500,000 and arresting six people ...

Despite Craig Sawyer’s robust efforts to change his appearance, the prolific shoplifter was often identified through a brown shoulder bag he always had on him ...

AROUND 90 horses have been removed from a Worcestershire farm by the RSPCA and police after a concern for animal welfare. West Mercia Police assisted the RSPCA as they attended an address off ...

Earlier this week West Mercia's Police and Crime Commissioner, John Campion, confirmed his preferred candidate for the force's chief constable as Richard Cooper. Mr Cooper has been acting chief ...

A Leeds-based roadside media operator has secured a seven-figure investment from NPIF II – Mercia Equity Finance, which is managed by Mercia Ventures as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund ...