birminghammail--2020-07-14--Depp 'lied about assault' to protect wife Amber Heard

Johnny Depp 's bodyguard has told a court that the star had lied about how he lost the top of his middle finger `` only to protect '' his ex-wife Amber Heard .
On the sixth day of Mr Depp 's libel case against NGN which publishes The Sun newspaper , Malcolm Connolly described how his movie star boss was in emotional distress and panicking after severing his finger in March 2015 , reports the Press Association .
The incident in Australia involved Mr Depp losing part of his finger in a row with Ms Heard .
Earlier in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mr Depp lost a bit of his finger while slamming a telephone against a wall .
However he denied this saying she threw a vodka bottle at him - which caused the injury .
Mr Connolly told the court that Mr Depp had told him : `` She 's cut my f****** finger off .
She 's smashed my hand with a vodka bottle . ''
Mr Connolly added that Ms Heard 's account of the incident bore `` no resemblance '' to his recollection .
He also said that she was `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Depp : `` Are you just going to leave it like this , you f****** coward ? ''
It was another explosive day of testimony at the Royal Courts of Justice as part of the libel case against The Sun after the paper published an April 2018 article calling Mr Depp `` a wife beater '' .
In Court Mr Depp stated several times that it was his ex wife who displayed violent behaviour - not him .
Questioning Mr Connolly , Sasha Wass QC , representing NGN , said Depp had `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ explanations to give to other people about how his finger was damaged '' .
Mr Connolly replied that those explanations were `` only to protect Amber '' , adding : `` The usual victim pattern is to protect the abuser for some reason . ''
He also said that `` Ms Heard hitting or slapping Mr Depp '' was not a `` one-off '' , saying that it had happened `` in Australia and in Los Angeles '' .
Mr Depp 's lawyer David Sherborne asked Mr Connolly : `` Did you ever @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ms Heard at any time ? ''
Mr Connolly said : `` No - and I would n't tolerate any man striking a woman .
No matter who he was , I just would n't tolerate that . ''
Mr Sherborne asked : `` Not even if it was your boss ? ''
Mr Connolly replied : `` Not even if he 's my boss .
I do n't care if he 's the Pope . ''
The court also heard evidence from another of Mr Depp 's employees , Tara Roberts , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Bahamas .
She said that `` it was Ms Heard who was the most violent '' .
Ms Roberts described seeing Mr Depp with a `` red , swelling gash '' on the bridge of his nose after Ms Heard had thrown a can of lacquer thinner at his face .
Ms Roberts also claimed Ms Heard hurled insults at The Pirates of The Caribbean star , calling him `` washed up '' and `` fat '' , and was aggressive towards the actor during a Christmas visit to the Bahamas in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's stylist since 2002 who also worked for Ms Heard , gave evidence to say that she saw `` no visible '' injuries the day after Mr Depp allegedly attacked Ms Heard in December 2015 .
Ms McMillen added that when Ms Heard filmed her appearance on James Corden 's The Late Late Show on December 16 2015 , she said : `` Can you believe I just did that show with two black eyes ? ''
`` Ms Heard did not have any black eyes , and had been visibly uninjured throughout @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' Ms McMillen said in her witness statement Hilda Vargas , Mr Depp 's housekeeper in Los Angeles for more than 30 years , was the last person to give evidence in court through video link .
She was asked about `` the defecation incident '' - when she found faeces in Mr Depp and Ms Heard 's bed after the actress ' 30th birthday party on April 21 2016 .
Ms Heard claims that one of their two small Yorkshire terriers , Pistol and Boo , were responsible , but Mr Depp @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that it was Ms Heard `` or one of her cohort '' who defecated in the bed .
Ms Vargas said : `` I knew that the faeces could not have come from either of Mr Depp 's or Ms Heard 's two small dogs ...
I have cleaned up after those dogs many times and their faeces are much smaller . ''
Ms Vargas add she was `` angry '' and thought it showed a `` lack of respect '' .
She said she also saw Ms Heard on May 24 2016 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ any bruise , any mark , any injury '' on her face .
The Sun 's lawyers say there is `` overwhelming evidence '' Mr Depp assaulted Ms Heard on a number of occasions and have defended the description of Mr Depp as a `` wife beater '' in the damning article written by The Sun 's executive editor Dan Wootton .
Mr Depp 's former partner Winona Ryder is due to give evidence from the US on Wednesday afternoon , as are actress and MeToo advocate Katherine Kendall - who claims Mr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ April 2018 article - and Kate James , Ms Heard 's former personal assistant .

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Johnny Depp's bodyguard has told a court that the star had lied about how he lost the top of his middle finger "only to protect" his ex-wife Amber Heard.
On the sixth day of Mr Depp's libel case against NGN which publishes The Sun newspaper, Malcolm Connolly described how his movie star boss was in emotional distress and panicking after severing his finger in March 2015, reports the Press Association.
The incident in Australia involved Mr Depp losing part of his finger in a row with Ms Heard.
Earlier in the trial, Ms Heard, claimed that Mr Depp lost a bit of his finger while slamming a telephone against a wall. However he denied this saying she threw a vodka bottle at him - which caused the injury.
Mr Connolly told the court that Mr Depp had told him: "She's cut my f****** finger off. She's smashed my hand with a vodka bottle."
Mr Connolly added that Ms Heard's account of the incident bore "no resemblance" to his recollection.
He also said that she was "absolutely hysterical" and shouted at Mr Depp: "Are you just going to leave it like this, you f****** coward?"
It was another explosive day of testimony at the Royal Courts of Justice as part of the libel case against The Sun after the paper published an April 2018 article calling Mr Depp "a wife beater".
In Court Mr Depp stated several times that it was his ex wife who displayed violent behaviour - not him.
Questioning Mr Connolly, Sasha Wass QC, representing NGN, said Depp had "come up with a variety of potential explanations to give to other people about how his finger was damaged".
Mr Connolly replied that those explanations were "only to protect Amber", adding: "The usual victim pattern is to protect the abuser for some reason."
He also said that "Ms Heard hitting or slapping Mr Depp" was not a "one-off", saying that it had happened "in Australia and in Los Angeles".
Mr Depp's lawyer David Sherborne asked Mr Connolly: "Did you ever witness Mr Depp physically attack or hit Ms Heard at any time?"
Mr Connolly said: "No - and I wouldn't tolerate any man striking a woman. No matter who he was, I just wouldn't tolerate that."
Mr Sherborne asked: "Not even if it was your boss?" Mr Connolly replied: "Not even if he's my boss. I don't care if he's the Pope."
The court also heard evidence from another of Mr Depp's employees, Tara Roberts, the estate manager on his island in the Bahamas.
She said that "it was Ms Heard who was the most violent".
Ms Roberts described seeing Mr Depp with a "red, swelling gash" on the bridge of his nose after Ms Heard had thrown a can of lacquer thinner at his face.
Ms Roberts also claimed Ms Heard hurled insults at The Pirates of The Caribbean star, calling him "washed up" and "fat", and was aggressive towards the actor during a Christmas visit to the Bahamas in 2015.
Samantha McMillen, Mr Depp's stylist since 2002 who also worked for Ms Heard, gave evidence to say that she saw "no visible" injuries the day after Mr Depp allegedly attacked Ms Heard in December 2015.
Ms McMillen added that when Ms Heard filmed her appearance on James Corden's The Late Late Show on December 16 2015, she said: "Can you believe I just did that show with two black eyes?"
"Ms Heard did not have any black eyes, and had been visibly uninjured throughout the day and at that moment," Ms McMillen said in her witness statement
Hilda Vargas, Mr Depp's housekeeper in Los Angeles for more than 30 years, was the last person to give evidence in court through video link. She was asked about " the defecation incident" - when she found faeces in Mr Depp and Ms Heard's bed after the actress' 30th birthday party on April 21 2016.
Ms Heard claims that one of their two small Yorkshire terriers, Pistol and Boo, were responsible, but Mr Depp has said he was "convinced" that it was Ms Heard "or one of her cohort" who defecated in the bed.
Ms Vargas said: "I knew that the faeces could not have come from either of Mr Depp's or Ms Heard's two small dogs... I have cleaned up after those dogs many times and their faeces are much smaller."
Ms Vargas add she was "angry" and thought it showed a "lack of respect".
She said she also saw Ms Heard on May 24 2016 and that she did not see "any bruise, any mark, any injury" on her face.
The Sun's lawyers say there is "overwhelming evidence" Mr Depp assaulted Ms Heard on a number of occasions and have defended the description of Mr Depp as a "wife beater" in the damning article written by The Sun's executive editor Dan Wootton.
Mr Depp's former partner Winona Ryder is due to give evidence from the US on Wednesday afternoon, as are actress and MeToo advocate Katherine Kendall - who claims Mr Wootton "misquoted" her in the April 2018 article - and Kate James, Ms Heard's former personal assistant.


birminghammail--2020-07-14--Tyrone Mings backs Wilfried Zaha's outcry to dig out racists

Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings has spoken out in support of Wilfried Zaha after the Crystal Palace winger was racially abused online .
Winger Zaha thanked West Midlands Police over the weekend after officers arrested a 12-year-old boy in relation to the racist slurs sent his way via Instagram .
The boy from Solihull was released on Monday , with a force spokesman saying : `` The 12-year-old boy arrested in connection with racist social media messages sent to a footballer has been released under investigation while our enquiries continue . ''
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the page or click here Zaha , meanwhile , who was involved in Palace 's 2-0 defeat by Villa on Sunday , took to Instagram Live today to call on social media platforms to introduce stricter security measures - so perpetrators behind online abuse can be brought to justice .
`` This is why I do n't tend to talk even though I get stupid racist messages every day of my life , '' he explained .
`` But the other day I thought , ' I 'm going to out this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a 12-year-old .
How can you have such hatred at 12 and send those type of things ?
`` It does n't make a difference to me how old he is .
Anyway , social platforms like Instagram , Twitter , to make a change for people to not be able to do this stuff and be held accountable for the stuff they send , everyone should put their details in , their proper details , where you live , everything to be able to be able to come on an account so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ look at these messages I 'm still getting . ''
Zaha then put up screen grabs of more racist messages he 'd been sent from trolls with obscure Instagram account names .
`` All kind and supportive stuff people have been saying but I want action , I want change , '' Zaha added .
`` Instagram , Twitter , unless people give their proper full details , they should not be allowed to make an account , because that 's all cowards do .
`` These stupid racist cowards , that 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
And it is going to carry on , we can put it everywhere , we can put it on the news , wherever but it 's going to carry on .
`` So yeah until these things are changed , I do n't want to hear nothing sorry . ''
As for Villa defender Mings , the centre-back - who was involved in a scuffle with Zaha during Sunday 's match - has backed the Palace man 's call for action .
Mings said : `` It ’ s about time social @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fake profiles .
It ’ s really not difficult . ''
Mings , of course , was racially abused on his England debut in Bulgaria last October while , during lockdown , he attended the powerful Black Lives Matter protest in Birmingham city centre following the tragic death of George Floyd .

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Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings has spoken out in support of Wilfried Zaha after the Crystal Palace winger was racially abused online.
Winger Zaha thanked West Midlands Police over the weekend after officers arrested a 12-year-old boy in relation to the racist slurs sent his way via Instagram.
The boy from Solihull was released on Monday, with a force spokesman saying: "The 12-year-old boy arrested in connection with racist social media messages sent to a footballer has been released under investigation while our enquiries continue."
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Zaha, meanwhile, who was involved in Palace's 2-0 defeat by Villa on Sunday, took to Instagram Live today to call on social media platforms to introduce stricter security measures - so perpetrators behind online abuse can be brought to justice.
"This is why I don't tend to talk even though I get stupid racist messages every day of my life," he explained.
"But the other day I thought, 'I'm going to out this person'. It happened to be a 12-year-old. How can you have such hatred at 12 and send those type of things?
"It doesn't make a difference to me how old he is. Anyway, social platforms like Instagram, Twitter, to make a change for people to not be able to do this stuff and be held accountable for the stuff they send, everyone should put their details in, their proper details, where you live, everything to be able to be able to come on an account so we don't get these messages, look at these messages I'm still getting."
Zaha then put up screen grabs of more racist messages he'd been sent from trolls with obscure Instagram account names.
"All kind and supportive stuff people have been saying but I want action, I want change," Zaha added.
"Instagram, Twitter, unless people give their proper full details, they should not be allowed to make an account, because that's all cowards do.
"These stupid racist cowards, that's all they do, hide behind accounts. And it is going to carry on, we can put it everywhere, we can put it on the news, wherever but it's going to carry on.
"So yeah until these things are changed, I don't want to hear nothing sorry."
As for Villa defender Mings, the centre-back - who was involved in a scuffle with Zaha during Sunday's match - has backed the Palace man's call for action.
Mings said: "It’s about time social media platforms made it impossible to create fake profiles. It’s really not difficult."
Mings, of course, was racially abused on his England debut in Bulgaria last October while, during lockdown, he attended the powerful Black Lives Matter protest in Birmingham city centre following the tragic death of George Floyd.


birminghammail--2020-07-14--Watch man stabbed in violent gang clash at Resorts World

This is the horrific moment a man was stabbed and another was slashed in a shocking knife frenzy in full view of families enjoying a day out at a landmark shopping centre .
Shyieme Lynvest , 22 , from Birmingham was knifed and Raseante Spencer-Hamilton , 21 , was left with a slash wound which cut down to the bone as terrifying scenes of violence sparked between two gangs in Resorts World , Solihull .
The clash , caught on CCTV as shown above , erupted as the rival groups bumped into each other during a chance meeting at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ September 6 last year .
Samba Faal and Christ Lidiu were in the sports store when Lynvest , Spencer-Hamilton and Damel Lebert walked in , prompting a vicious row .
The three backed off as Faal and Lidiu confronted them in the doorway , where Lynvest hints he is hiding a knife beneath his clothing .
The confrontation then spills outside , with Faal falling to the floor as he 's punched unconscious before Hamilton and Lebert jump on him .
CCTV shows Lidiu lash out with a knife at Hamilton , leaving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his arm which cut down to the bone .
Lynvest is then stabbed in the back during the violence by Lidiu .
The men flee , with Lynvest caught on camera dropping his knife in an outside drain .
After a major investigation by the Birmingham Organised Crime & Gangs Team , the five were identified from CCTV and were charged with violent disorder following the trouble .
West Midlands Police released the shocking CCTV as all five were jailed at Birmingham Crown Court .
• Faal , 21 , of Coventry , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ years in June .
• Lidiu , 20 , of Walsall , was found guilty of violent disorder and using a knife to make threats and was jailed for 30 months .
• Lebert , 23 , of no fixed address , was jailed for 20 months .
• Lynvest , 22 , of Birmingham , was jailed for two years and three months in June after admitting the offence .
• Spencer-Hamilton , 21 , of Staffordshire , was jailed for two years in June .
Chief Inspector Phil Cape , who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This was a really violent incident in a shopping centre , while families are seen on CCTV clearly trying to enjoy a day out .
`` I ’ d like to thank the members of the public who came forward to help with the investigation , and the officers who quickly recovered this footage .
“ Yet again , we have young men who are now spending time behind bars because they thought it was acceptable to carry a knife .
It never is .
“ We ’ ll continue to arrest people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ while working with other organisations to help young people at risk of falling into that lifestyle .
“ And our work to tackle the wider issue of knife crime continues , with dedicated patrols , and work to educate young people of the risks they face when they decide to pick up a blade .
“ We want young people to know that there is a better way , but that if they choose to go down that path , they can expect to be arrested and jailed .
”

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This is the horrific moment a man was stabbed and another was slashed in a shocking knife frenzy in full view of families enjoying a day out at a landmark shopping centre.
Shyieme Lynvest, 22, from Birmingham was knifed and Raseante Spencer-Hamilton, 21, was left with a slash wound which cut down to the bone as terrifying scenes of violence sparked between two gangs in Resorts World, Solihull.
The clash, caught on CCTV as shown above, erupted as the rival groups bumped into each other during a chance meeting at the Nike shop inside the busy complex on September 6 last year.
Samba Faal and Christ Lidiu were in the sports store when Lynvest, Spencer-Hamilton and Damel Lebert walked in, prompting a vicious row.
The three backed off as Faal and Lidiu confronted them in the doorway, where Lynvest hints he is hiding a knife beneath his clothing.
The confrontation then spills outside, with Faal falling to the floor as he's punched unconscious before Hamilton and Lebert jump on him.
CCTV shows Lidiu lash out with a knife at Hamilton, leaving him with a 30cm slash wound to his arm which cut down to the bone.
Lynvest is then stabbed in the back during the violence by Lidiu. The men flee, with Lynvest caught on camera dropping his knife in an outside drain.
After a major investigation by the Birmingham Organised Crime & Gangs Team, the five were identified from CCTV and were charged with violent disorder following the trouble.
West Midlands Police released the shocking CCTV as all five were jailed at Birmingham Crown Court.
Faal, 21, of Coventry, was found guilty and jailed for two years in June.
Lidiu, 20, of Walsall, was found guilty of violent disorder and using a knife to make threats and was jailed for 30 months.
Lebert, 23, of no fixed address, was jailed for 20 months.
Lynvest, 22, of Birmingham, was jailed for two years and three months in June after admitting the offence.
Spencer-Hamilton, 21, of Staffordshire, was jailed for two years in June.
Chief Inspector Phil Cape, who heads the team, said: “This was a really violent incident in a shopping centre, while families are seen on CCTV clearly trying to enjoy a day out.
"I’d like to thank the members of the public who came forward to help with the investigation, and the officers who quickly recovered this footage.
“Yet again, we have young men who are now spending time behind bars because they thought it was acceptable to carry a knife. It never is.
“We’ll continue to arrest people and disrupt gang activity in Birmingham, while working with other organisations to help young people at risk of falling into that lifestyle.
“And our work to tackle the wider issue of knife crime continues, with dedicated patrols, and work to educate young people of the risks they face when they decide to pick up a blade.
“We want young people to know that there is a better way, but that if they choose to go down that path, they can expect to be arrested and jailed.”


birminghammail--2020-07-14--Teens suspected of hammer-attack burglary arrested after chase

Teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of attacking a householder following a burglary in Worcestershire .
Police were called to reports of a suspected burglary in Franche Road on Tuesday ( July 14 ) where a householder alleged to have been ‘ attacked with a hammer ’ at around 1pm .
West Mercia Police ’ s dogs team was sent to the incident and Police Dog Titan was sent to track the suspects .
PD Titan has bounded over a fence and through gardens locating the two suspected burglars , one of whom was said to have been carrying a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Report of a burglary in Kidderminster where offenders had assaulted victim with a hammer .
“ PD Titan deployed and jumps over a fence , tracks though gardens and undergrowth locating 2 males still in possession of a hammer .
Two in custody and arrested .
West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed they were called just after 1pm by police regarding an assault in Franche Road Kidderminster .
A spokeswoman for the service said : “ We were called 1:02pm on Tuesday ( July 14 ) by police to notify us of an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we were stood down before arrival at the scene .
Police officers took the patient for treatment for minor injuries.
” A spokesman for West Mercia Police said : “ A 17-year-old and a 19-year-old man were arrested in Franche Road , Kidderminster on suspicion of aggravated burglary .
“ They are currently in custody at Kidderminster Police Station .
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Teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of attacking a householder following a burglary in Worcestershire.
Police were called to reports of a suspected burglary in Franche Road on Tuesday (July 14) where a householder alleged to have been ‘attacked with a hammer’ at around 1pm.
West Mercia Police’s dogs team was sent to the incident and Police Dog Titan was sent to track the suspects. PD Titan has bounded over a fence and through gardens locating the two suspected burglars, one of whom was said to have been carrying a hammer.
A 17-year-old youth and a 19-year-old man were arrested.
The dogs team Tweeted: “Report of a burglary in Kidderminster where offenders had assaulted victim with a hammer.
“PD Titan deployed and jumps over a fence, tracks though gardens and undergrowth locating 2 males still in possession of a hammer. Two in custody and arrested.
West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed they were called just after 1pm by police regarding an assault in Franche Road Kidderminster. A spokeswoman for the service said: “We were called 1:02pm on Tuesday (July 14) by police to notify us of an assault in Franche Road.
“But we were stood down before arrival at the scene. Police officers took the patient for treatment for minor injuries.”
A spokesman for West Mercia Police said: “A 17-year-old and a 19-year-old man were arrested in Franche Road, Kidderminster on suspicion of aggravated burglary.
“They are currently in custody at Kidderminster Police Station.”


birminghammail--2020-07-14--Baggies and Wolves rivalry present as Albion pay tribute to legend

West Brom ’ s future remains in their own hands after a goalless draw at home to Fulham - but they ’ ll likely need to win their two remaining matches to secure automatic promotion amid a stern chase from Brentford .
It does all but end the Whites ’ hopes of finishing in a top two place themselves .
It was cagey from the off ; Albion let their visitors enjoy the majority of the ball and attempted to hurt them on the break .
Fulham , though , were well drilled and gave very little away .
Both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the game , but a point apiece was a fair reflection .
Here are the things you might 've missed .
Get behind the lads Before kick off , it was clear the lengths that the supporters themselves went to to have an impact on proceedings , without actually being able to attend the fixture itself .
Only moments after getting off the M5 and making for the ground you were greeted with banners , shirts , scarfs and flags which had been used to decorate the Baggies Bridge , which crosses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the photo on Twitter earlier in the day , with the accompanying hashtag “ # WithYouAllTheWay ” .
Once you had made your way into the stadium , only a quick glance towards the Brummie Road End , regrettably still empty , prompted a welcome addition .
Funded and designed by the supporters , and approved by the club itself , lay a banner which stretched across countless empty seats entitled ‘ Thank You Brunty ’ .
The Albion skipper , in his penultimate match at The Hawthorns , is bidding farewell at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fans , in their absence , were sure to recognise his excellent service .
Allegiances to Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Sky Sports team based at the studio and The Hawthorns itself were cancelled out by their Albion counterparts .
Mick McCarthy , a former Wolves boss of course , rocked up to the stadium prior to kick off and was joined by ex-Wolves - and Albion - striker Don Goodman .
The pair would be placed in the commentary box throughout the match , providing analysis to complement the match commentary .
Back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , though , were two faces that Baggies fans remember fondly ; Darren Moore , a former defender and , until last March , Albion boss , was joined by Keith Andrews to discuss the talking points at half time and full-time .
Midfielder Andrews , of course , wrote himself into Baggies folklore by netting one of the five that Albion plundered at Molineux in 2012 .
Just like in the reverse fixture back in September , when Semi Ajayi cancelled out an Anthony Knockaert opener , there were smiles among enemies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back a familiar face .
Midfielder Stefan Johansen left Fulham to join the Baggies on a six-month loan deal in January 2019 , alongside Mason Holgate , Jacob Murphy and Jefferson Montero , as the club sought an immediate return to the top flight .
Alas , it didn ’ t transpire the way they ’ d have wanted it to , but Johansen ’ s loan spell was deemed perhaps a more successful one than some of the others .
The Norwegian , who scored twice in 14 Albion appearances , has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Cottagers this term , often having to settle for a place on the bench amid intense midfield competition .
Must do better We all love Matheus Pereira to bits - how could you not ?
He ’ s easily the most entertaining and skilful player to pull on an Albion top in years , and his adoring faithful - absent in person , for the time being - share a special bond as talented players and fanbases so often do .
Here , he was man marked by the excellent Harrison Reed and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his undoubted qualities , which he has shown without any problems in recent weeks .
His abilities do come with a caveat , though - the play-acting and feigning of injury ought to be cut out of his game .
There was a moment here when Michael Hector merely tapped him on the head , as he lay on the floor having won a free kick , and he rolled around in apparent agony .
The quality he brings to the table means he really needn ’ t to do it - and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .

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West Brom’s future remains in their own hands after a goalless draw at home to Fulham - but they’ll likely need to win their two remaining matches to secure automatic promotion amid a stern chase from Brentford.
It does all but end the Whites’ hopes of finishing in a top two place themselves.
It was cagey from the off; Albion let their visitors enjoy the majority of the ball and attempted to hurt them on the break. Fulham, though, were well drilled and gave very little away.
Both sides had opening in the dying embers of the game, but a point apiece was a fair reflection.
Here are the things you might've missed.
Get behind the lads
Before kick off, it was clear the lengths that the supporters themselves went to to have an impact on proceedings, without actually being able to attend the fixture itself.
Only moments after getting off the M5 and making for the ground you were greeted with banners, shirts, scarfs and flags which had been used to decorate the Baggies Bridge, which crosses the Birmingham Road.
@TheRainbowStand shared the photo on Twitter earlier in the day, with the accompanying hashtag “#WithYouAllTheWay”.
(Image: https://twitter.com/TheRainbowStand)
Thank you Brunty
Once you had made your way into the stadium, only a quick glance towards the Brummie Road End, regrettably still empty, prompted a welcome addition.
Funded and designed by the supporters, and approved by the club itself, lay a banner which stretched across countless empty seats entitled ‘Thank You Brunty’.
The Albion skipper, in his penultimate match at The Hawthorns, is bidding farewell at the end of the campaign and the fans, in their absence, were sure to recognise his excellent service.
(Image: Joseph Chapman)
Balanced view
Allegiances to Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Sky Sports team based at the studio and The Hawthorns itself were cancelled out by their Albion counterparts.
Mick McCarthy, a former Wolves boss of course, rocked up to the stadium prior to kick off and was joined by ex-Wolves - and Albion - striker Don Goodman.
The pair would be placed in the commentary box throughout the match, providing analysis to complement the match commentary.
Back in the studio with presenter Scott Minto, though, were two faces that Baggies fans remember fondly; Darren Moore, a former defender and, until last March, Albion boss, was joined by Keith Andrews to discuss the talking points at half time and full-time.
Midfielder Andrews, of course, wrote himself into Baggies folklore by netting one of the five that Albion plundered at Molineux in 2012.
Friendly face
Just like in the reverse fixture back in September, when Semi Ajayi cancelled out an Anthony Knockaert opener, there were smiles among enemies for the day as Albion players welcomed back a familiar face.
Midfielder Stefan Johansen left Fulham to join the Baggies on a six-month loan deal in January 2019, alongside Mason Holgate, Jacob Murphy and Jefferson Montero, as the club sought an immediate return to the top flight.
Alas, it didn’t transpire the way they’d have wanted it to, but Johansen’s loan spell was deemed perhaps a more successful one than some of the others.
The Norwegian, who scored twice in 14 Albion appearances, has been a bit part player for the Cottagers this term, often having to settle for a place on the bench amid intense midfield competition.
Must do better
We all love Matheus Pereira to bits - how could you not?
He’s easily the most entertaining and skilful player to pull on an Albion top in years, and his adoring faithful - absent in person, for the time being - share a special bond as talented players and fanbases so often do.
Here, he was man marked by the excellent Harrison Reed and so found it difficult to really display his undoubted qualities, which he has shown without any problems in recent weeks.
His abilities do come with a caveat, though - the play-acting and feigning of injury ought to be cut out of his game. There was a moment here when Michael Hector merely tapped him on the head, as he lay on the floor having won a free kick, and he rolled around in apparent agony.
The quality he brings to the table means he really needn’t to do it - and goodness knows he wins enough fouls anyway.


birminghammail--2020-07-14--Birmingham City fans react to Hull City's walloping at Wigan

Birmingham City 's relegation rivals Hull City got whacked by Wigan - and Blues supporters have had their say .
Paul Cook 's side were 7-0 up at half-time at the DW Stadium as Hull conceded FOUR goals inside the final five minutes of the first 45 .
The game finished 8-0 .
Grant McCann 's men have lost their last three matches yet they 've taken four points off Birmingham City this season courtesy of a 3-0 win just before Christmas and a 3-3 draw just over a fortnight ago .
Sign up for our Blues newsletter with your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the page or click here Hull , who currently occupy the final relegation place , remain four points off Blues prior to stand-in boss Steve Spooner taking charge of tomorrow 's fixture with Charlton at St Andrew 's .
Blues fans , meanwhile , have had their say on Hull 's hammering while giving their perspective on the relegation picture in the Championship with just a week to go before it reaches its conclusion .
Here 's the best of the Blues reaction ... James Beadle : This is how poor Blues @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Wigan are 7-0 at HT .
Connor BCFC : A casual reminder that we drew with this shower .
Bluenose Andy : Naturally , they 've managed to take 4 points off Blues this season and we 're still worrying about being caught .
Richie Loyalist : Thank goodness we do n't have to play Wigan .
Hull nearly did a job on us , so ... Kayley : the fact we conceded 3 at home to these is pure embarrassment .
Natttt : Hull have taken four points off us this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ difference is now 8 better than Hull 's .
That could be huge for us .
Must admit I feel sorry for them , though .
Irish Buffon : This Hull team almost beat us and now they ’ re 7-0 down after 45 mins .
Gary Richards : And with this one result , I 'm starting to feel a bit better about our chances !
Rob Williams : How did we let 3 in against Hull ... .
never mind how did we only draw with them !
Mark : Please @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , keep us in the league and give Paul Cook a ring , the bloke ’ s a genius .
Blues host Charlton tomorrow before travelling to Preston this weekend .
Hull , meanwhile , host fellow strugglers Luton on Saturday .

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Birmingham City's relegation rivals Hull City got whacked by Wigan - and Blues supporters have had their say.
Paul Cook's side were 7-0 up at half-time at the DW Stadium as Hull conceded FOUR goals inside the final five minutes of the first 45. The game finished 8-0.
Grant McCann's men have lost their last three matches yet they've taken four points off Birmingham City this season courtesy of a 3-0 win just before Christmas and a 3-3 draw just over a fortnight ago.
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Hull, who currently occupy the final relegation place, remain four points off Blues prior to stand-in boss Steve Spooner taking charge of tomorrow's fixture with Charlton at St Andrew's.
Blues fans, meanwhile, have had their say on Hull's hammering while giving their perspective on the relegation picture in the Championship with just a week to go before it reaches its conclusion.
Here's the best of the Blues reaction...
James Beadle : This is how poor Blues are. We struggled massively against Hull. Wigan are 7-0 at HT.
Connor BCFC : A casual reminder that we drew with this shower.
Barbs : We drew 3-3 with Hull.
Bluenose Andy : Naturally, they've managed to take 4 points off Blues this season and we're still worrying about being caught.
Richie Loyalist : Thank goodness we don't have to play Wigan. Hull nearly did a job on us, so...
Kayley : the fact we conceded 3 at home to these is pure embarrassment.
Natttt : Hull have taken four points off us this season.
Towering Zigic : Our goal difference is now 8 better than Hull's. That could be huge for us. Must admit I feel sorry for them, though.
Irish Buffon : This Hull team almost beat us and now they’re 7-0 down after 45 mins.
Adam Hennessey : Get Paul Cook in.
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Gary Richards : And with this one result, I'm starting to feel a bit better about our chances!
Rob Williams : How did we let 3 in against Hull.... never mind how did we only draw with them!
Mark : Please, Blues, get a result tomorrow, keep us in the league and give Paul Cook a ring, the bloke’s a genius.
Blues host Charlton tomorrow before travelling to Preston this weekend. Hull, meanwhile, host fellow strugglers Luton on Saturday.


birminghammail--2020-07-14--All the action as West Brom end Fulham's automatic promotion hopes

West Brom 0 Fulham 0 | Neither team were able to score and shared a single point West Brom ’ s future remains in their own hands after a goalless draw at home to Fulham - but they ’ ll likely need to win their two remaining matches to secure automatic promotion amid a stern chase from Brentford .
It does all but end the Whites ’ hopes of finishing in a top two place themselves .
It was cagey from the off ; Albion let their visitors enjoy the majority of the ball and attempted to hurt them on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were well drilled and gave very little away .
Grady Diangana , after some wonderful skill , tested Marek Rodak from range , before Ahmed Hegazi was called on to clear an Ivan Cavaleiro header off the line .
Into the second half , and the pattern of play continued ; these were two sides with so much at stake , and so unwilling to risk too much so soon .
Albion held the Cottagers at arm ’ s length , before the best two chances of the game to that point came @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cross was flicked on by Hal Robson-Kanu and Grady Diangana , at the back post , lost his man but was denied by Rodak .
From the resulting corner , Semi Ajayi headed over when the ball came a tad too quickly at him .
Both sides had opening in the dying embers of the game , but a point apiece was a fair reflection .

West Brom 0 Fulham 0 | Neither team were able to score and shared a single point
West Brom’s future remains in their own hands after a goalless draw at home to Fulham - but they’ll likely need to win their two remaining matches to secure automatic promotion amid a stern chase from Brentford.
It does all but end the Whites’ hopes of finishing in a top two place themselves.
It was cagey from the off; Albion let their visitors enjoy the majority of the ball and attempted to hurt them on the break. Fulham, though, were well drilled and gave very little away.
Grady Diangana, after some wonderful skill, tested Marek Rodak from range, before Ahmed Hegazi was called on to clear an Ivan Cavaleiro header off the line.
Into the second half, and the pattern of play continued; these were two sides with so much at stake, and so unwilling to risk too much so soon.
Albion held the Cottagers at arm’s length, before the best two chances of the game to that point came back-to-back. A Dara O’Shea cross was flicked on by Hal Robson-Kanu and Grady Diangana, at the back post, lost his man but was denied by Rodak.
From the resulting corner, Semi Ajayi headed over when the ball came a tad too quickly at him.
Both sides had opening in the dying embers of the game, but a point apiece was a fair reflection.


birminghammail--2020-07-14--Ghislaine Maxwell pleads not guilty to sex trafficking and grooming charges

British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell has pleaded not guilty to charges she recruited girls and women for Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse dating back 20 years .
The former girlfriend of disgraced millionaire Jeffrey Epstein appeared in a video court hearing Manhattan today ( Tuesday July 14 ) .
Epstein killed himself in prison last year before facing trial .
Maxwell made headline news when she was arrested at her secluded New Hampshire mansion earlier this month .
The 58-year-old was charged with recruiting at least three girls , one as young as 14 , for Epstein to abuse between 1994 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she lied during a 2016 deposition in a civil case brought against Epstein related to the sex abuse charges .
Maxwell 's defence argued that Epstein 's death left the media `` wrongly trying to substitute her for Epstein - even though she 'd had no contact with Epstein for more than a decade , had never been charged with a crime or been found liable in any civil litigation , and has always denied any allegations of claimed misconduct '' .
The prosecution say that Maxwell had been in hiding from police @ @ @ @ @ @ @ refused to open the door for FBI agents when they finally tracked her down on July 2 .
The case against her is based on testimony from all of Epstein 's alleged victims who said she became friendly with them to make Epstein 's actions more `` plausible '' .
According to the testimony Maxwell would encourage them to give Epstein massages .
This would often result in him sexually abusing the girls .
Maxwell moved to the United States after her father - the media tycoon Robert Maxwell 's death in 1991 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Speaking at a press conference at the time of her arrest , US Prosecutor Audrey Strauss alleged that in some cases Maxwell would take part in the abuse herself .
A trial date has been set for July 2021 .

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British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell has pleaded not guilty to charges she recruited girls and women for Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse dating back 20 years.
The former girlfriend of disgraced millionaire Jeffrey Epstein appeared in a video court hearing Manhattan today ( Tuesday July 14).
Epstein killed himself in prison last year before facing trial.
Maxwell made headline news when she was arrested at her secluded New Hampshire mansion earlier this month. The 58-year-old was charged with recruiting at least three girls, one as young as 14, for Epstein to abuse between 1994 and 1997.
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It also alleged that she lied during a 2016 deposition in a civil case brought against Epstein related to the sex abuse charges.
Maxwell's defence argued that Epstein's death left the media "wrongly trying to substitute her for Epstein - even though she'd had no contact with Epstein for more than a decade, had never been charged with a crime or been found liable in any civil litigation, and has always denied any allegations of claimed misconduct".
The prosecution say that Maxwell had been in hiding from police after Epstein's arrest last summer and refused to open the door for FBI agents when they finally tracked her down on July 2.
The case against her is based on testimony from all of Epstein's alleged victims who said she became friendly with them to make Epstein's actions more "plausible". According to the testimony Maxwell would encourage them to give Epstein massages. This would often result in him sexually abusing the girls.
Maxwell moved to the United States after her father - the media tycoon Robert Maxwell's death in 1991 and became very close to Epstein.
Speaking at a press conference at the time of her arrest, US Prosecutor Audrey Strauss alleged that in some cases Maxwell would take part in the abuse herself.
A trial date has been set for July 2021.


birminghammail--2020-07-14--Leeds fans go wild as West Brom set up Marcelo Bielsa's sweet revenge

Leeds United fans watched on with anticipation today as West Bromwich Albion and Fulham shared a single point in a game of few chances .
The draw keeps West Brom 's aim of automatic promotion alive , but all but confirms that their opposition will have to gun for promotion via the play-offs - with Scott Parker 's side five points off the pace with two games left .
However , the draw also boosts the chances of Leeds claiming the title with games to spare - and could also provide Marcelo Bielsa the chance to receive a guard of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lampard no longer manages the team , it will be a source of irony for Leeds after the friction emerging between both teams following last season 's 'Spygate ' scandal .
This is what the Leeds faithful made of today 's match ... LS11 : Could be champions by 7.30 Friday evening .
Beer is in the fridge chilling ready for the celebrations .
Sophie : If I was West Brom right now I would be very very worried.. Olly : Take that , all day .
Jfisk : Fulham can ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me beating Barnsley at home to go five points clear of 2nd with two games to go .
Go on then , I ’ ll take it .
Ryan : Decent result there for WBA , Fulham surely having to settle for the play offs now !
@ Leeds_Lord : WBA result is the best possible outcome .
The stars are aligning perhaps ?
Nathan : Win on Thursday and we are there basically , getting promoted at Derby would be amazing after what happened .
John : Leeds can now finish no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A draw works for me .
Fulham now chasing shadows .
WBA looking over their shoulder .
@ WhinmoorWhite : Bye Fulham .
Ca n't finish above us anymore .
Anoter off the list .

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Leeds United fans watched on with anticipation today as West Bromwich Albion and Fulham shared a single point in a game of few chances.
The draw keeps West Brom's aim of automatic promotion alive, but all but confirms that their opposition will have to gun for promotion via the play-offs - with Scott Parker's side five points off the pace with two games left.
However, the draw also boosts the chances of Leeds claiming the title with games to spare - and could also provide Marcelo Bielsa the chance to receive a guard of honour from Derby County.
While Frank Lampard no longer manages the team, it will be a source of irony for Leeds after the friction emerging between both teams following last season's 'Spygate' scandal.
This is what the Leeds faithful made of today's match...
LS11: Could be champions by 7.30 Friday evening. Beer is in the fridge chilling ready for the celebrations.
Sophie: If I was West Brom right now I would be very very worried..
Mart: Champions pending.
Olly: Take that, all day.
Jfisk: Fulham can’t catch us and you’re offering me beating Barnsley at home to go five points clear of 2nd with two games to go. Go on then, I’ll take it.
Roy: I dare not dream.
Ryan: Decent result there for WBA, Fulham surely having to settle for the play offs now!
@Leeds_Lord: WBA result is the best possible outcome. The stars are aligning perhaps?
Nathan: Win on Thursday and we are there basically, getting promoted at Derby would be amazing after what happened.
John: Leeds can now finish no lower than 3rd.
@doesITthings: A draw works for me. Fulham now chasing shadows. WBA looking over their shoulder.
@WhinmoorWhite: Bye Fulham. Can't finish above us anymore. Anoter off the list.


birminghammail--2020-07-14--Jake Livermore gives assessment on West Brom's promotion charge

Jake Livermore has vowed to do whatever it takes to help guide West Brom to promotion , with the club sitting just two wins shy of the Premier League .
A goalless draw against fellow promotion-chasers Fulham means the Baggies are six-points shy of that target and their fate is in their own hands .
Brentford , on the back of a remarkable run of form , can move a single point behind Slaven Bilic 's side if they beat Preston tomorrow but that will count for nothing if West Brom beat Huddersfield Town and QPR in the next week @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Premier League clear and Livermore , despite his side drawing the last two matches , has praised 'fantastic ' performances .
`` It was as we thought , a difficult game .
They 're a really good side , they 've come back with good form and they keep the ball , they make it difficult , '' he told Sky Sports .
`` They probably had the better of the first half and I certainly think we had the better of the second half .
It 's a little bit disappointing that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the field but we 're a point closer to our target .
`` They 're a good side , they set up well , they 've got some great players and they use that to their advantage .
The big man up top was a handful and they work off that , it 's a good base to work from .
`` After the drinks break , we regrouped , got a second wind and got more into the game .
The beauty of this league , there 's going to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no illusion , but I take heart from my team and I think they were fantastic out there tonight .
`` Bar a goal this evening , bar a goal at the weekend , I think we 've been really good and we go again .
It 's about us , it 's still in our hands .
It 's about what we do on the pitch and we 're prepared to do whatever it takes .
`` Our goal has n't changed .
In a peculiar season , our target still remains @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our very , very best shot , that 's all we can do . ''

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Jake Livermore has vowed to do whatever it takes to help guide West Brom to promotion, with the club sitting just two wins shy of the Premier League.
A goalless draw against fellow promotion-chasers Fulham means the Baggies are six-points shy of that target and their fate is in their own hands.
Brentford, on the back of a remarkable run of form, can move a single point behind Slaven Bilic's side if they beat Preston tomorrow but that will count for nothing if West Brom beat Huddersfield Town and QPR in the next week.
That makes the path to the Premier League clear and Livermore, despite his side drawing the last two matches, has praised 'fantastic' performances.
"It was as we thought, a difficult game. They're a really good side, they've come back with good form and they keep the ball, they make it difficult," he told Sky Sports.
"They probably had the better of the first half and I certainly think we had the better of the second half. It's a little bit disappointing that we couldn't get some goals out on the field but we're a point closer to our target.
"They're a good side, they set up well, they've got some great players and they use that to their advantage. The big man up top was a handful and they work off that, it's a good base to work from.
"After the drinks break, we regrouped, got a second wind and got more into the game. The beauty of this league, there's going to be no easy game, we're under no illusion, but I take heart from my team and I think they were fantastic out there tonight.
"Bar a goal this evening, bar a goal at the weekend, I think we've been really good and we go again. It's about us, it's still in our hands. It's about what we do on the pitch and we're prepared to do whatever it takes.
"Our goal hasn't changed. In a peculiar season, our target still remains and we're going to give it our very, very best shot, that's all we can do."


birminghammail--2020-07-14--'Job done' - Darren Moore gives his verdict on West Brom's draw with Fulham

Darren Moore believes it was a case of “ job done ” for West Brom after the point they picked @ @ @ @ @ in second .
Albion kept their automatic promotion hopes in their own hands despite a @ @ @ @ @ Fulham at The Hawthorns .
The result leaves Albion in second , four points above @ @ @ @ @ game more , heading into the final two games of the season .
And Moore @ @ @ @ @ at the Hawthorns for a season during the 2018/19 season , believes the most important @ @ @ @ @ s side was that they remained in second .
“ Both teams giving each other @ @ @ @ @ terms of the match , ” he told Sky Sports after the game .
“ @ @ @ @ @ performance ( West Brom ) they came here today not looking to lose .
“ @ @ @ @ @ from a West Bromwich Albion point of view .
Irrespective of what happens in the @ @ @ @ @ .
“ They know they will still occupy that second spot .
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Darren Moore believes it was a case of “job done” for West Brom after the point they picked up against Fulham leaves them in second.
Albion kept their automatic promotion hopes in their own hands despite a goalless draw against play-off bound Fulham at The Hawthorns.
The result leaves Albion in second, four points above third-placed Brentford having played a game more, heading into the final two games of the season.
And Moore, who was in charge at the Hawthorns for a season during the 2018/19 season, believes the most important thing for Slaven Bilic’s side was that they remained in second.
“Both teams giving each other a lot of respect in terms of the match,” he told Sky Sports after the game.
“You can see from their performance (West Brom) they came here today not looking to lose.
“It is a job done from a West Bromwich Albion point of view. Irrespective of what happens in the rest of the midweek games.
“They know they will still occupy that second spot.”


birminghammail--2020-07-14--DHL agency workers on JLR contract 'told furlough ending this month'

Scores of DHL Automotive agency warehouse workers on the firm 's contract with Jaguar Land Rover have been 'informed their furlough pay will end this month ' .
Employees have been told to hand back their site passes , keys and uniform with no return to work date set , it is understood .
Staff said up to 60 workers , based at Hams Hall Distribution Park in Coleshill , Birmingham , received the devastating news by email last week under `` unprecedented circumstances that has led to uncertain and anxious times . ''
DHL workers were reportedly told of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rapier Employment , based in Abingdon , Oxon , which is the firm that workers obtained agency work through .
The latest setback comes after the Unite union revealed 2,200 DHL Supply Chain workers , used by the car giant at sites including Solihull and Castle Bromwich , were put at risk of losing their jobs .
The Unite union said it was a `` massive , bitter blow for a dedicated workforce . ''
One DHL worker , who asked not to be named , told BirminghamLive : `` This is devastating @ @ @ @ @ @ @ n't sound good at all regarding the return of passes and uniform . ''
It is understood Rapier told workers that they would cease to operate the furlough scheme on July 31 with the last payment made the following week .
It said they were trying to `` facilitate as many work assignments for our flexible workforce as possible over the coming weeks . ''
But they conceded that there is no firm date that DHL can give them on any return to work and it was DHL who reportedly sought to arrange @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rapier told staff that DHL decided to pay holiday leave during their time on furlough .
However , it advised workers to bring back any kit to the Rapier office before the last payment is made or to contact their supervisor or shift manager .
It is understood Rapier told workers : `` Since the introduction of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme ( ‘ Furlough ’ ) , Rapier has provided payment to yourself and a significant number of our flexible agency workers through the scheme where work assignments were ended due to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
`` Rapier , like many other businesses has been significantly affected by the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak .
We have continued to monitor and review the varied business sectors that our flexible workforce work within to understand the operational needs and intentions of end user clients both now and in the coming weeks .
`` We have also carefully reviewed the upcoming changes to the CJRS furlough scheme and have had to make the decision that we will cease to operate the scheme as of the 31st July 2020 . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ further comment .
DHL have previously said they had to restructure their linefeed and freight operations supporting the Jaguar Land Rover contract due to `` the unprecedented impact of the coronavirus pandemic . ''
`` This is in line with future volume forecasts and forms part of the optimisation and efficiency initiatives that have been driven by both organisations in recent months , '' a DHL spokeswoman said .
`` We are now in consultation with our employees and their representatives and will make every effort to redeploy as many colleagues as possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ JLR said DHL had informed them they were going into consultation with some of their workforce last month .
`` Through its ongoing transformation programme and against the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic , Jaguar Land Rover is taking action to optimise performance and achieve further operational efficiencies to enable sustainable growth and safeguard the long-term success of our business , '' a spokeswoman added .

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Scores of DHL Automotive agency warehouse workers on the firm's contract with Jaguar Land Rover have been 'informed their furlough pay will end this month'.
Employees have been told to hand back their site passes, keys and uniform with no return to work date set, it is understood.
Staff said up to 60 workers, based at Hams Hall Distribution Park in Coleshill, Birmingham, received the devastating news by email last week under "unprecedented circumstances that has led to uncertain and anxious times."
DHL workers were reportedly told of the crushing furlough decision by workforce supplier Rapier Employment, based in Abingdon, Oxon, which is the firm that workers obtained agency work through.
The latest setback comes after the Unite union revealed 2,200 DHL Supply Chain workers, used by the car giant at sites including Solihull and Castle Bromwich, were put at risk of losing their jobs. The Unite union said it was a "massive, bitter blow for a dedicated workforce."
One DHL worker, who asked not to be named, told BirminghamLive: "This is devastating and hard to take. It doesn't sound good at all regarding the return of passes and uniform."
It is understood Rapier told workers that they would cease to operate the furlough scheme on July 31 with the last payment made the following week. It said they were trying to "facilitate as many work assignments for our flexible workforce as possible over the coming weeks."
But they conceded that there is no firm date that DHL can give them on any return to work and it was DHL who reportedly sought to arrange the return of company property.
But Rapier told staff that DHL decided to pay holiday leave during their time on furlough. However, it advised workers to bring back any kit to the Rapier office before the last payment is made or to contact their supervisor or shift manager.
It is understood Rapier told workers: "Since the introduction of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (‘Furlough’), Rapier has provided payment to yourself and a significant number of our flexible agency workers through the scheme where work assignments were ended due to a direct impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
"Rapier, like many other businesses has been significantly affected by the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak. We have continued to monitor and review the varied business sectors that our flexible workforce work within to understand the operational needs and intentions of end user clients both now and in the coming weeks.
"We have also carefully reviewed the upcoming changes to the CJRS furlough scheme and have had to make the decision that we will cease to operate the scheme as of the 31st July 2020."
BirminghamLive have contacted Rapier and DHL for further comment.
DHL have previously said they had to restructure their linefeed and freight operations supporting the Jaguar Land Rover contract due to "the unprecedented impact of the coronavirus pandemic."
"This is in line with future volume forecasts and forms part of the optimisation and efficiency initiatives that have been driven by both organisations in recent months," a DHL spokeswoman said.
"We are now in consultation with our employees and their representatives and will make every effort to redeploy as many colleagues as possible to our other operations nationwide."
JLR said DHL had informed them they were going into consultation with some of their workforce last month.
"Through its ongoing transformation programme and against the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic, Jaguar Land Rover is taking action to optimise performance and achieve further operational efficiencies to enable sustainable growth and safeguard the long-term success of our business," a spokeswoman added.


birminghammail--2020-07-14--Bosses at recycling company charged following workers death

Three bosses have been charged after a staff member died while at work nearly three years ago .
Father-of-one Stuart Towns , 24 , suffered serious head injuries and died while working at Alutrade Limited , on Tat Bank Road , Oldbury .
Following an investigation , supported by the Health & Safety Executive , detectives have now charged the recycling company with corporate manslaughter over the death , which happened on July 24 , 2017 .
In addition , director Malcolm George , 53 , Bromsgrove , director Kevin Pugh , 44 , from Sutton Coldfield , and manager @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Regis , and have all been charged with gross negligence manslaughter .
They will appear at Walsall Magistrates Court for an initial hearing on September 23 .
The family of Mr Towns , who lived in Oldbury , said : “ It has been almost three years since we sadly lost Stuart and there is not a day that passes that we don ’ t think of him .
“ The past three years have been very painful and it breaks our hearts he is no longer with us .
“ Following the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ made , we remain hopeful that our questions will be answered so we can begin to make sense of this tragedy .
“ Stuart was loving , caring , generous , full of life and always had a smile on his face .
He was always willing to help anyone that needed it and would never expect anything in return .
His huge presence is greatly missed by us all .
“ Those that knew Stuart will have fond memories to look back on .
Stuart was always there for his family and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of one , he was a loving son and brother , a good friend with a kind heart .
He will be forever loved and always missed .
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Three bosses have been charged after a staff member died while at work nearly three years ago.
Father-of-one Stuart Towns, 24, suffered serious head injuries and died while working at Alutrade Limited, on Tat Bank Road, Oldbury.
Following an investigation, supported by the Health & Safety Executive, detectives have now charged the recycling company with corporate manslaughter over the death, which happened on July 24, 2017.
In addition, director Malcolm George, 53, Bromsgrove, director Kevin Pugh, 44, from Sutton Coldfield, and manager Mark Redfern, 59, of Rowley Regis, and have all been charged with gross negligence manslaughter.
They will appear at Walsall Magistrates Court for an initial hearing on September 23.
The family of Mr Towns, who lived in Oldbury, said: “It has been almost three years since we sadly lost Stuart and there is not a day that passes that we don’t think of him.
“The past three years have been very painful and it breaks our hearts he is no longer with us.
“Following the news of the charges that have been made, we remain hopeful that our questions will be answered so we can begin to make sense of this tragedy.
“Stuart was loving, caring, generous, full of life and always had a smile on his face. He was always willing to help anyone that needed it and would never expect anything in return. His huge presence is greatly missed by us all.
“Those that knew Stuart will have fond memories to look back on. Stuart was always there for his family and friends.
“Stuart was a father of one, he was a loving son and brother, a good friend with a kind heart. He will be forever loved and always missed.”


birminghammail--2020-07-14--Eid 2020 - 10 things to do on the day of Eid al-Adha

There two main Eid celebrations every year - and the second one is n't far away .
Eid al-Adha is on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah , so the date is decided by the moon that is used to determine the start of that month .
It 's thought that Eid al-Adha will be on July 31 .
Celebrations go on for four days so the festival should conclude on August 3 .
Eid al-Adha means 'festival of the sacrifice ' and honours devotion to Allah/God as was demonstrated by Ibrahim ( known as Abraham in Christian and Jewish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sacrifice his own son , Ismael .
He was about to obey when he was shown a ram to sacrifice instead .
Whereas the earlier festivities of the first Eid - known as Eid al-Fitr and taking place at the end of Ramadan - were restricted by lockdown rules forbidding mass gatherings and meeting people outside the household , there will be much more freedom for Eid al-Adha .
Places of worship reopened fully from July 4 , though with strict rules .
At mosques , it means congregational prayers are able to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advance , wear a face mask and bring their own prayer mat .
So there will be more communal activities taking place for Eid al-Adha than there were for Eid al-Fitr .
We 'll bring you details as soon as they are announced .
10 things to do on the day of Eid Muslim scholars have issued the following guidance for 10 things to do on the day of Eid al-Adha : 2 .
Wear the best clothing you have .
3 .
Wake up early , in order to prepare for the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the place where the Eid prayer is taking place .
5 .
Delay eating until after the Eid al-Adha prayer .
7 .
Return from the Eid prayer by a different route to the one taken there 9 .
Slaughter the Qurbani or ensure it is done on your behalf ( this is recommended not wajib or obligatory ) .
Qurbani - also called udhiyah - means a ritual sacrifice and refers to the slaughter of an animal ( camel , cow , sheep or goat ) during the days of Eid al-Adha @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The meat is usually split three ways - between family ; friends and relatives ; and the poor and needy .
Most scholars say this sacrifice comes with great spiritual benefits - a reward for every hair ( or strand of wool ) on the skin of the sacrificed animal .
The time for offering the udhiyah begins after the Eid prayer and ends the evening of the 14th of Dhu al-Hijjah .
It can not be done before the Eid prayer .
The animal chosen to be sacrificed must be free @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There are four types of animal that are regarded as not good enough for this ritual .
These are `` a one-eyed animal whose defect is obvious , a sick animal whose sickness is obvious , a lame animal whose limp is obvious and an emaciated animal that has no marrow in its bones . ''
It is said to be better for a person to slaughter the animal himself , but you are also allowed to get someone do it on your behalf or even send money to another country to pay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Scholars say that if you sacrifice one sheep or goat , this will only be enough for one man and his family .
If it is a camel or a cow than seven people and respective families can share in it .
The Prophet Muhammad said concerning the sacrifice : `` Eat some , store some and give some in charity . ''

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There two main Eid celebrations every year - and the second one isn't far away.
Eid al-Adha is on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, so the date is decided by the moon that is used to determine the start of that month.
It's thought that Eid al-Adha will be on July 31. Celebrations go on for four days so the festival should conclude on August 3.
Eid al-Adha means 'festival of the sacrifice' and honours devotion to Allah/God as was demonstrated by Ibrahim (known as Abraham in Christian and Jewish texts) when he was commanded to sacrifice his own son, Ismael.
He was about to obey when he was shown a ram to sacrifice instead.
(Image: BirminghamLive / Darren Quinton)
Whereas the earlier festivities of the first Eid - known as Eid al-Fitr and taking place at the end of Ramadan - were restricted by lockdown rules forbidding mass gatherings and meeting people outside the household, there will be much more freedom for Eid al-Adha.
Places of worship reopened fully from July 4, though with strict rules.
At mosques, it means congregational prayers are able to take place again if worshippers book in advance, wear a face mask and bring their own prayer mat.
So there will be more communal activities taking place for Eid al-Adha than there were for Eid al-Fitr. We'll bring you details as soon as they are announced.
10 things to do on the day of Eid
Muslim scholars have issued the following guidance for 10 things to do on the day of Eid al-Adha:
1. Perform ghusl (ritual washing)
2. Wear the best clothing you have.
3. Wake up early, in order to prepare for the day.
4. Go early to the place where the Eid prayer is taking place.
5. Delay eating until after the Eid al-Adha prayer.
6. Listen to the Eid khutbah (sermon)
7. Return from the Eid prayer by a different route to the one taken there
8. Recite the takbeers of Eid.
9. Slaughter the Qurbani or ensure it is done on your behalf (this is recommended not wajib or obligatory).
10. Congratulate one another.
Qurbani - also called udhiyah - means a ritual sacrifice and refers to the slaughter of an animal (camel, cow, sheep or goat) during the days of Eid al-Adha as an act of worship to Allah.
The meat is usually split three ways - between family; friends and relatives; and the poor and needy.
Most scholars say this sacrifice comes with great spiritual benefits - a reward for every hair (or strand of wool) on the skin of the sacrificed animal.
The time for offering the udhiyah begins after the Eid prayer and ends the evening of the 14th of Dhu al-Hijjah. It cannot be done before the Eid prayer.
Important rules regarding the Qurbani
The animal chosen to be sacrificed must be free of any faults, scholars say.
There are four types of animal that are regarded as not good enough for this ritual.
These are "a one-eyed animal whose defect is obvious, a sick animal whose sickness is obvious, a lame animal whose limp is obvious and an emaciated animal that has no marrow in its bones."
It is said to be better for a person to slaughter the animal himself, but you are also allowed to get someone do it on your behalf or even send money to another country to pay for a sacrifice to be carried out.
Scholars say that if you sacrifice one sheep or goat, this will only be enough for one man and his family. If it is a camel or a cow than seven people and respective families can share in it.
The Prophet Muhammad said concerning the sacrifice: "Eat some, store some and give some in charity."


birminghammail--2020-07-14--West Brom player ratings as Albion lay down challenge to Brentford

West Brom ’ s future remains in their own hands after a goalless draw at home to Fulham - but they ’ ll likely need to win their two remaining matches to secure automatic promotion amid a stern chase from Brentford .
It does all but end the Whites ’ hopes of finishing in a top two place themselves .
It was cagey from the off ; Albion let their visitors enjoy the majority of the ball and attempted to hurt them on the break .
Fulham , though , were well drilled and gave very little away .
Grady @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tested Marek Rodak from range , before Ahmed Hegazi was called on to clear an Ivan Cavaleiro header off the line .
Into the second half , and the pattern of play continued ; these were two sides with so much at stake , and so unwilling to risk too much so soon .
Albion held the Cottagers at arm ’ s length , before the best two chances of the game to that point came back-to-back .
A Dara O ’ Shea cross was flicked on by Hal Robson-Kanu and Grady Diangana @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his man but was denied by Rodak .
From the resulting corner , Semi Ajayi headed over when the ball came a tad too quickly at him .
Both sides had opening in the dying embers of the game , but a point apiece was a fair reflection .
Here is how we rated the players .
Tipped one curling strike from Knockaert behind - although it was already heading wide , he wasn ’ t taking any chances .
Was caught out when Cavaleiro ’ s back post header flew over his @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his heart and soul into the display , as he so often does .
Almost caught Rodak out with a cross-shot that was heading for the near post , and then delivered an excellent cross that Diangana should ’ ve converted .
Was still cutting out dangerous moves down his side well into stoppage time .
Lost Hector at the back post from a Fulham set piece , but Albion would escape .
Generally was cool and composed .
Many of Mitrovic ’ s touches were so deep , which tells you Ajayi @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at least one , mind .
Excellent awareness to clear a Hector cross , and then he was composed once again to clear off the line after Johnstone got caught under a Cavaleiro header .
Was grateful to Livermore when an awful pass out from the back almost cost Albion their parity , but he once again was the saviour when denying Mitrovic .
Permitted Knockaert a little too much room on the far side early doors .
Kept getting down the left , particularly in the second half when he sent in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to find a striped shirt with passes closer to home .
Caught a number of Fulham players late as the game was played at such a tempo .
He was eventually booked for pulling back Kebano .
Cleared a number of punts into the Albion penalty area deep into added time .
Kept things ticking in an intense environment , where Reid , Onomah and Reed were constantly snapping at Albion ’ s heels .
Final ball was sometimes disappointing , particularly at the beginning of the second half .
Wonderful dribbling skill @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at goal , which was held by Rodak .
Switched over to the left in the second half , and played his part in some promising build up that didn ’ t bear fruit .
Huge chance fell to him , but he was unable to convert after an excellent dummy lost his man .
Might ’ ve done better when picked out by Austin at the back post .
Some lovely touches , as per , amid constant attention from Harrison Reed who followed him all over the pitch .
Still needs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ineffective in the first half , bar one cross which caused confusion between Rodak and Ream .
Left Townsend exposed with Knockaert and Odoi combing well on Fulham ’ s right .
After a couple of positive displays , this was not his day .
Next to no openings in a first half where Fulham dominated possession , but he buzzed about the place and made a nuisance of himself .
One moment of quality came in the form of a cross to the back post that Pereira should ’ ve converted .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ delivery across the face of goal .
Danced into the box after a mazy run and eventually slipped as he was about to pull the trigger .
One whipped cross from the right only found Rodak .
Was more of a threat as Albion pressed forwards .

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West Brom’s future remains in their own hands after a goalless draw at home to Fulham - but they’ll likely need to win their two remaining matches to secure automatic promotion amid a stern chase from Brentford.
It does all but end the Whites’ hopes of finishing in a top two place themselves.
It was cagey from the off; Albion let their visitors enjoy the majority of the ball and attempted to hurt them on the break. Fulham, though, were well drilled and gave very little away.
Grady Diangana, after some wonderful skill, tested Marek Rodak from range, before Ahmed Hegazi was called on to clear an Ivan Cavaleiro header off the line.
Into the second half, and the pattern of play continued; these were two sides with so much at stake, and so unwilling to risk too much so soon.
Albion held the Cottagers at arm’s length, before the best two chances of the game to that point came back-to-back. A Dara O’Shea cross was flicked on by Hal Robson-Kanu and Grady Diangana, at the back post, lost his man but was denied by Rodak.
From the resulting corner, Semi Ajayi headed over when the ball came a tad too quickly at him.
Both sides had opening in the dying embers of the game, but a point apiece was a fair reflection.
Here is how we rated the players.
Johnstone 6
Tipped one curling strike from Knockaert behind - although it was already heading wide, he wasn’t taking any chances. Was caught out when Cavaleiro’s back post header flew over his head and Hegazi rescued Albion.
O’Shea 7
Poured his heart and soul into the display, as he so often does. Almost caught Rodak out with a cross-shot that was heading for the near post, and then delivered an excellent cross that Diangana should’ve converted.
Was still cutting out dangerous moves down his side well into stoppage time.
(Image: Getty Images)
Ajayi 7
Lost Hector at the back post from a Fulham set piece, but Albion would escape. Generally was cool and composed. Many of Mitrovic’s touches were so deep, which tells you Ajayi did his job. Should have scored at least one, mind.
Hegazi 8*
Excellent awareness to clear a Hector cross, and then he was composed once again to clear off the line after Johnstone got caught under a Cavaleiro header. Was grateful to Livermore when an awful pass out from the back almost cost Albion their parity, but he once again was the saviour when denying Mitrovic.
(Image: Adam Fradgley/AMA)
Townsend 5
Permitted Knockaert a little too much room on the far side early doors. Kept getting down the left, particularly in the second half when he sent in one or two tempting crosses. Failed to find a striped shirt with passes closer to home.
Livermore 6
Caught a number of Fulham players late as the game was played at such a tempo. He was eventually booked for pulling back Kebano. Cleared a number of punts into the Albion penalty area deep into added time.
Sawyers 6
Kept things ticking in an intense environment, where Reid, Onomah and Reed were constantly snapping at Albion’s heels. Final ball was sometimes disappointing, particularly at the beginning of the second half.
(Image: Adam Fradgley/AMA)
Diangana 6
Wonderful dribbling skill set him up for an early strike at goal, which was held by Rodak. Switched over to the left in the second half, and played his part in some promising build up that didn’t bear fruit.
Huge chance fell to him, but he was unable to convert after an excellent dummy lost his man.
(Image: Adam Fradgley/AMA)
Pereira 6
Might’ve done better when picked out by Austin at the back post. Some lovely touches, as per, amid constant attention from Harrison Reed who followed him all over the pitch.
Still needs to cut out the play-acting.
Grosicki 5
Was ineffective in the first half, bar one cross which caused confusion between Rodak and Ream. Left Townsend exposed with Knockaert and Odoi combing well on Fulham’s right. After a couple of positive displays, this was not his day.
(Image: Adam Fradgley/AMA)
Austin 5
Next to no openings in a first half where Fulham dominated possession, but he buzzed about the place and made a nuisance of himself. One moment of quality came in the form of a cross to the back post that Pereira should’ve converted. Should have connected with a fierce Pereira delivery across the face of goal.
Subs
Phillips (for Grosicki HT) 5
Danced into the box after a mazy run and eventually slipped as he was about to pull the trigger. One whipped cross from the right only found Rodak.
Robson-Kanu (for Austin 66) 6
Was more of a threat as Albion pressed forwards.
Robinson (for Diangana 85)
Krovinovic (for Pereira 90+)
Subs not used: Bond, Bartley, Furlong, Brunt, Krovinovic, Harper
Fulham: Rodak; Odoi, Ream (Christie 90), Hector, Bryan; Reed, Reid, Knockaert, Onomah (Johansen 77), Cavaleiro (Kebano 43); Mitrovic
Subs not used: Bettinelli, Mawson, McDonald, Arter, Le Marchand, Sessegnon
The ref: Mr Geoff Eltringham
Up next: Huddersfield Town (a) - Friday 17 July (5:30pm KO)


birminghammail--2020-07-14--Heartbreaking tributes to tragic mum Kerry Woolley

A woman who was found dead in her flat over the weekend was a 'bubbly , kind and warm ' mum , heartbroken friends have said .
Kerry Woolley , 38 , was discovered with fatal neck injuries at her Solihull apartment off Warwick Road on Sunday afternoon , July 12 .
Police cordoned off the area and erected a blue tent on scene at Westley Heights after they were called at around 3.20pm .
A murder investigation was swiftly launched and a 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of her murder .
She leaves behind a young daughter and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ since seen devastated friends and colleagues pay tribute .
The victim was described as a 'beautiful soul ' and 'warm personality ' in the wake of the tragedy and as a bunch of sunflowers were laid at the scene .
One friend took to Facebook to pay her respects and said : `` Kerry Woolley , you were a beautiful soul my darling you will be heavily missed by all who knew you , worked with you and was lucky enough to be called a friend .
`` Please find peace !
My @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and beautiful children .
I will always remember your laugh and smile . ''
Claire White added : `` RIP Kerry .
Such a tragic loss .
Such a lovely lady with that bubbly personality to match .
`` You will be missed by so many .
Sending lots of love to all of your family and friends . ''
Sky Parkes said : `` Rest in peace Kerry .
A kind , warm personality and an absolute tragedy that you have been taken so early and in this despicable way .
Thinking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rest of your family . ''
The tributes came as West Midlands Police detectives were today ( July 14 ) granted more time to question the murder suspect .
He remained in police custody for questioning as officers continued to appeal for information .
Detective Inspector Nick Barnes from the force CID team , added : “ My thoughts are with Kerry ’ s family at this awful and upsetting time .
“ Our investigations are continuing and I ’ d urge anyone who may have any information to contact us as soon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk or by calling 101 .
Quote log 2625 of 12 July .
To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 .

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A woman who was found dead in her flat over the weekend was a 'bubbly, kind and warm' mum, heartbroken friends have said.
Kerry Woolley, 38, was discovered with fatal neck injuries at her Solihull apartment off Warwick Road on Sunday afternoon, July 12.
Police cordoned off the area and erected a blue tent on scene at Westley Heights after they were called at around 3.20pm.
A murder investigation was swiftly launched and a 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of her murder.
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She leaves behind a young daughter and son following her death - which has since seen devastated friends and colleagues pay tribute.
The victim was described as a 'beautiful soul' and 'warm personality' in the wake of the tragedy and as a bunch of sunflowers were laid at the scene.
One friend took to Facebook to pay her respects and said: "Kerry Woolley, you were a beautiful soul my darling you will be heavily missed by all who knew you, worked with you and was lucky enough to be called a friend.
"Please find peace! My thoughts are with your family and friends and beautiful children. I will always remember your laugh and smile."
Claire White added: "RIP Kerry. Such a tragic loss. Such a lovely lady with that bubbly personality to match.
"You will be missed by so many. Sending lots of love to all of your family and friends."
Sky Parkes said: "Rest in peace Kerry. A kind, warm personality and an absolute tragedy that you have been taken so early and in this despicable way. Thinking of you, your children and the rest of your family."
Helen Barnes wrote: "RIP Kerry, always a bubbly, lovely smiley lady at work xx."
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Sophia Whittaker commented: "Such a bubbly character at work . Rip x"
The tributes came as West Midlands Police detectives were today (July 14) granted more time to question the murder suspect.
He remained in police custody for questioning as officers continued to appeal for information.
Detective Inspector Nick Barnes from the force CID team, added: “My thoughts are with Kerry’s family at this awful and upsetting time.
“Our investigations are continuing and I’d urge anyone who may have any information to contact us as soon as possible."
Contact police via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk or by calling 101. Quote log 2625 of 12 July. To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


birminghammail--2020-07-14--Delivery driver left terrified after knife-point carjacking

An investigation has been launched after a delivery driver was attacked in a terrifying knife-point carjacking .
Police were called at around 11.30pm last night ( July 13 ) , to Summit Gardens in Halesowen , following the robbery .
The force say the victim was approached by a gang of three men , who demanded the keys to his Toyota Corolla - before knocking the victim to the floor , threatening him with a knife and snatching his phone .
The gang then fled the scene in the victim 's car , however police later recovered the motor - @ @ @ @ @ @ @ man , who is in his 30s , only suffered minor injuries , but was left terrified by the ordeal .
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said : `` We ’ re investigating after a delivery driver was carjacked at knife point in Summit Gardens , Halesowen , around 11.30pm yesterday ( July 13 ) .
`` He was approached by three men who demanded the keys to his Toyota Corolla .
`` The man in his 30s was knocked to the floor and threatened with the knife before the robbers made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ delivery driver suffered only minor injuries but this was a terrifying ordeal for him .
`` His mobile phone was taken but the car has since been recovered and will undergo forensic tests to help us establish who the robbers were . ''
Anyone with information is asked to contact the police via Live Chat , or by calling 101 , quoting 20DY/163626P/20 .

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An investigation has been launched after a delivery driver was attacked in a terrifying knife-point carjacking.
Police were called at around 11.30pm last night (July 13), to Summit Gardens in Halesowen, following the robbery.
The force say the victim was approached by a gang of three men, who demanded the keys to his Toyota Corolla - before knocking the victim to the floor, threatening him with a knife and snatching his phone.
The gang then fled the scene in the victim's car, however police later recovered the motor - which will undergo forensic testing.
The man, who is in his 30s, only suffered minor injuries, but was left terrified by the ordeal.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We’re investigating after a delivery driver was carjacked at knife point in Summit Gardens, Halesowen, around 11.30pm yesterday (July 13).
"He was approached by three men who demanded the keys to his Toyota Corolla.
"The man in his 30s was knocked to the floor and threatened with the knife before the robbers made off with the vehicle.
"The delivery driver suffered only minor injuries but this was a terrifying ordeal for him.
"His mobile phone was taken but the car has since been recovered and will undergo forensic tests to help us establish who the robbers were."
Anyone with information is asked to contact the police via Live Chat, or by calling 101, quoting 20DY/163626P/20.


birminghammail--2020-07-14--Woman admitted driving without due care and attention after crash with officer

A motorist admitted her part in a horrific collision with a police officer months before his death - with prosecutors probing if any new charges can be brought , BirminghamLive can reveal .
Special Constable Resham Singh Nahal , 52 , was attending a road traffic collision when he was hit by a vehicle in a separate incident in Oldbury last November .
The officer , from Birmingham , who worked as part of the Force Support Unit , suffered severe leg injuries and was taken to hospital .
Tragically , he died at home seven-months later on June 26 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now be revealed for the first time that a 59-year-old woman admitted a charge of driving without due care and attention in relation to the incident during a hearing at Wolverhampton Magistrates ' Court in February .
She was handed a three point penalty on her driving licence and ordered to pay £167 in fines and costs , police confirmed .
Officers said they are now `` liaising with the Crown Prosecution Service to consider any future possible action in light of Resham 's death . ''
A post-mortem examination was held last @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It is still unclear if the injuries the officer sustained from the collision contributed to his death .
The Special Constable had 15 years experience in the job and worked in areas across the city and all over the region .
Chief Constable Dave Thompson said said he was `` devastated '' to learn of the officer 's death and said the force will honour his service when his funeral can take place .
`` Resham was at home after suffering life changing injuries from an RTC when on duty last year .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the week of his death and we discussed how he could continue as a Special and how he was recovering , '' he said .
`` He was an honourable officer and a man of great faith . ''
Special Chief Officer Mike Rogers said at the time of the crash that it `` illustrates the risks we , and all the policing family , face in our role of protecting the public we serve . ''

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A motorist admitted her part in a horrific collision with a police officer months before his death - with prosecutors probing if any new charges can be brought, BirminghamLive can reveal.
Special Constable Resham Singh Nahal, 52, was attending a road traffic collision when he was hit by a vehicle in a separate incident in Oldbury last November.
The officer, from Birmingham, who worked as part of the Force Support Unit, suffered severe leg injuries and was taken to hospital. Tragically, he died at home seven-months later on June 26, the Force said.
It can now be revealed for the first time that a 59-year-old woman admitted a charge of driving without due care and attention in relation to the incident during a hearing at Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court in February.
She was handed a three point penalty on her driving licence and ordered to pay £167 in fines and costs, police confirmed.
Officers said they are now "liaising with the Crown Prosecution Service to consider any future possible action in light of Resham's death."
A post-mortem examination was held last Monday and officers await the results. It is still unclear if the injuries the officer sustained from the collision contributed to his death.
The Special Constable had 15 years experience in the job and worked in areas across the city and all over the region.
Chief Constable Dave Thompson said said he was "devastated" to learn of the officer's death and said the force will honour his service when his funeral can take place.
"Resham was at home after suffering life changing injuries from an RTC when on duty last year. I spoke to him on the Monday on the week of his death and we discussed how he could continue as a Special and how he was recovering," he said.
"He was an honourable officer and a man of great faith."
Special Chief Officer Mike Rogers said at the time of the crash that it "illustrates the risks we, and all the policing family, face in our role of protecting the public we serve."