We installed one of the kits at The Custard Factory and we were joined by the WMP Prince’s Trust Team programme who took the opportunity to show some young people who are part of their scheme, how the bleed kits work.

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The roll out follows passionate campaigning from Lynne Baird whose son Daniel tragically died in July 2017 after he was stabbed to death in Birmingham.

Lynne has since set up The Daniel Baird Foundation #ControlTheBleed🩸 which campaigns for the kits to be placed in locations accessible to the public.

#Sceptre |Today we have been installing life-saving bleed kits across #Birmingham city centre.

The five kits have been installed at key locations.

We have been working with Central BID Birmingham who applied for the funding through WestMidsPCC.

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Ever wonder why people carry knives? Do you know how to ditch the knife?

Next week, we are launching a new series of podcast videos to help reduce knife crime and serious youth violence across the West Midlands.

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#CHARGED | We've charged two men with attempted murder after two others were injured when gun shots were fired in Smethwick.

We arrested 21-year-old Jamal Hussain at the airport following his return to the UK last Thursday (2 May).

#APPEAL | We're releasing images of two men we want to talk to after a stabbing in #Birmingham .

Shortly after 3.30m on Sunday morning, a man in his 30s was stabbed in his leg at a club in Lower Tower Street.

#JAILED | Six people have been jailed for their parts in running a drugs line from #Birmingham to #Aberdeen .

Rikardo Reid, Joshua Nelson, Mickel Gardner, Ian Massie, Himesh Suri and Cree Dacres were all sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court on Wednesday (8 May).

Great to see this in West Midlands region. Well done WestMidsPCC 👏👏 Chief Supt. Ian Green Lawrence Barton DL Holly Baird Kerry Sheehan Cllr Kerry Jenkins🌹 Cllr Sam Forsyth Cllr Keiran Casey Preece Consultancy Kathryn Stanczyszyn jenny kearns Chappers 🐾🐝 🙋‍♀️ TheGunnersPub Let's Get Talking Charity LET THE YOUTH LIVE

#OpTarget | Two West Midlands men who were trading in drugs and firearms have been locked up for almost 40 years between them.

They tried to hide their illegal dealings behind encrypted phone chats but were brought down by WMP investigators.

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#APPEAL | We’re renewing our appeal for information to find a man who is wanted in connection with the death of a teenager in #Birmingham in July 2021.

Ishmael Farquharson is believed to have been involved in the death of 16-year-old Sekou Doucoure.

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Our battle to combat criminals and keep the streets of the West Midlands safe has been boosted with the purchase of new stingers, window tint testers, breath kits and speed detection devices – all paid for with cash clawed back from offenders.

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CHARGED | Four people have been charged with human trafficking following raids at properties across Birmingham.

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#OpElevate | Our communities don't want drugs on the streets and we are taking action.

Project Guardian Team WMP recently arrested a 15 year old boy for possession with intent to supply Class B drugs.

He reacted to the presence of officers and tried to run, but couldn't outrun the cops.

#JAILED | Two teens have been jailed following a stabbing in #SuttonColdfield .

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#OpElevate | We officially launched another The Daniel Baird Foundation #ControlTheBleed🩸 bleed kit, which we donated to the community.

This life saving kit is at Gulf Petrol Station, Alum Rock Road.

It can be accessed by the public when calling West Midlands Ambulance Service #HelpUsHelpYou and helps to control catastrophic bleeds.

#OpElevate | Todays worst parking goes to these vehicles on George Arthur Road and Phillimore Road.

The Private Hire Driver has also been reported to the council and will receive a warning on his records.

We shouldn't have to issue tickets to remind people of being considerate.

We’re out on patrol with Project Guardian Team WMP officers in #WashwoodHeath this afternoon.

So far, we have arrested two people and recovered suspected class A drugs and a meat cleaver.

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Washwood Heath Police #OpElevate

#GUILTY | Two men have been convicted after the shooting of a man in #Birmingham .

Usman Khan and Amaan Ajaz were found guilty of attempted murder and assisting an offender after the shooting of a 32-year-old man in #WashwoodHeath on 30 April last year.

#OpAdvance | We're carrying out a range of activity today with particular focus on our priorities for Sandwell such as tackling serious youth violence, anti-social behaviour, theft and county lines operations.

Here is our Sandwell commander Chief Superintendent Kim Madill

#CHARGED | We’ve charged two more teenagers with the murder of a man who died after being attacked in Perry Hall Park in Birmingham last month.

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