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Unarmed Sandwell police officers given bravery award for disarming shotgun brandishing man during 'routine' door-knock

Two Sandwell police officers have won a bravery award after tackling a man who pulled out a shotgun during a routine door-knock enquiry.

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Major West Midlands narcotics kingpin starting second lengthy prison sentence for dealing Class A drugs

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Hunt is on to for specialist prosecutor to recoup ill-gotten gains from criminals appearing in West Midlands courts

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Police launch appeal for elderly man after Birmingham bus assault

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Police launch appeal to find man with links to Kidderminster for prison recall

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Motorist left with serious injuries in carjacking at Birmingham petrol station

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Man accused of child sex offences in Walsall pleads not guilty to allegations

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