Warwickshire Police

07/09/2026

A Warwickshire man has been jailed for two years for expressing extreme right-wing views.

Thomas Webster, aged 29 from Yew Tree Close in Lapworth, featured in a BBC Wales documentary when an undercover journalist spent a year with a far-right group.

The documentary, broadcast in January 2025, exposed Webster’s extreme views and filmed him talking about making video guides on how to deal with different races and how to exploit them.

Following the broadcast, information was passed to Counter Terrorism Police in the West Midlands who launched an investigation into Webster and particularly his criminal postings on social media.

He was arrested in September 2025 and subsequently charged with 12 public order offences of racial hatred, religious hatred and hatred related to sexual orientation relating to content on six of his social media accounts posted between September 2024 to September 2025.

The investigation led to a selection of charges being presented to the Crown Prosecution Service to reflect his social media posting, which demonstrated the sheer volume of evidence investigators worked through to establish Webster’s offending.

Last month, he admitted posting material online using threatening words or behaviour which was intended to stir up hatred on the grounds of sexual orientation, and a further offence of posting material online using threatening words or behaviour intended to stir up hatred on the grounds of religion.

Material shown during the sentencing of Webster showed his mindset was not isolated to his social media posts
He had pleaded guilty at his first appearance at Coventry Magistrates Court on 5 August.

Detective Chief Superintendent Alison Hurst, head of Counter Terrorism Policing West Midlands, said: “I hope the fact that he is now serving a prison sentence sends a clear message that extreme racist views and promoting serious violence is completely unacceptable in our society and it simply will not be tolerated.

“I would like to thank the BBC for their documentary which assisted our investigation and get a vile individual jailed.”

We and our partners in the security services, and policing nationally, continue to work day and night to protect the public against the threat of terrorism.

As always, if you see anything that doesn’t feel right report via gov.uk/ACT.

In an emergency always call 999.

05/09/2026

From high visibility patrols to responding to community concerns, here’s some of the things our Safer Neighbourhood Teams (SNT) have been up to this week.

In Nuneaton, SNT had a vehicle with no insurance, tax, or MOT removed after residents reported that it was obstructing a dropped kerb and blocking access to a garage.

Supporting our commitment to tackling violence against women and girls, Warwick SNT hosted a ‘Walk with us’, where women joined officers and shared their concerns about where they live. Officers also handed out personal safety alarms and gave advice on how to stay safe when out and about.

Over in Rugby, SNT seized a vehicle with cloned number plates after stopping a disqualified driver. The driver was reported to the courts as part of our ongoing effort to make our roads safer.

In Leamington, officers kicked off the new academic year at Warwickshire College, speaking to students about staying safe, antisocial behaviour (ASB) and knife crime, as well as exploring careers in policing.

Rounding off the week, in Coleshill and nearby villages, officers have been carrying out high visibility patrols to deter and take enforcement action against ASB and drug use following concerns raise by residents.

Wondering what we’ve been up to in the South? Head over to the Stratford Police , Alcester Police , Shipston Police Safer Neighbourhood Team , Wellesbourne Police , and Southam Police pages to hear more about what SNT and the Rural Crime Team are doing to help keep our communities safe.

04/09/2026

Residents of Stratford-on-Avon District, we've been out and about across the region and will be giving you a glimpse of what we've been up to throughout a typical day.

From our Safer Neighbourhood Teams to our Rural Crime Team, response officers and local partners like Stratford-on-Avon District Council, Warwickshire County Council and Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service, follow along on our pages to see how we're working together to tackle crime and keep our communities safe across the district.

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02/09/2026

Are you a resident of Stratford-upon-Avon, Alcester, or Southam, wondering what we are doing in your area?

Join us on Friday, where we’re going to be talking about policing and community safety across the Stratford district.

We’ve been out and about with our Safer Neighbourhood Teams and Rural Crime Team, as well as local partners to show to you how we work together to keep you safe in Stratford.

We’ll be sharing stories across all of our local social media pages covering the district, so if you want to find out more make sure you follow them all and give us your feedback!

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01/09/2026

We are aware of fraudulent calls being made across Warwickshire this evening in which someone claiming to be a Detective from Warwickshire Police is telling callers that their passport has been copied and that they must confirm details over the phone.

In some cases, fraudsters are pretending to be senior officers from the force and giving names, asking people to search on our website to verify. This is, of course, no guarantee at all that the person is who they say there are.

Suspects are 'spoofing' an 01926 number that used to belong to the force but no longer does.

Please have a chat with any vulnerable friends or family to warn them.

Remember that if you are ever in doubt about the authenticity of a caller claiming to be from the police, hang up and call 101.

No genuine police officer or staff member will take issue with you doing this.

If you receive these calls, please report them to Action Fraud as soon as possible

Report Fraud UK is the place to report, prevent, and learn about cyber crime & fraud

01/09/2026

A Tamworth man who murdered his wife in a frenzied attack has been jailed for life with a minimum of 20 years.

The court heard how on 23 June 2025 Robert Alexander, 66, called 999 to tell police he had murdered his wife.

Friends and family of Christina, a nurse of 40 years, have paid tribute to her memory.

Her brother Neil said: “Tina was somebody that throughout her life just wanted to help people.

“From a young age, she wanted to follow in our mother’s footsteps and become a nurse. We have been trying our hardest to remember all the happy memories of my sister, she was always there for all her brothers and sisters. Robert can cowardly take away my sister’s life but he can never take away our memories.”

Alexander said he had killed Christina because of an argument over finances but then remained silent in interview. During the investigation it was established he stabbed her 77 times, strangled her and struck her head with a tin.

He pleaded not guilty to murder by way of diminished responsibility but was found guilty by unanimous verdict in June and was today, 1 September, at Stafford Crown Court, sentenced to life with a minimum of 20 years in prison.

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Superintendent Charlotte Naughton said: “This was a devastating incident, where Christina’s life was violently ended too soon.

“No sentence will bring Christina back, however I hope our investigation is able to provide some closure to Christina’s loved ones.

“Domestic abuse remains one of the most harmful and pervasive crimes we face. Warwickshire Police is committed to taking robust action against those who perpetrate abuse, controlling behaviour and violence.”

01/09/2026

A man who forced another man living in his shed to work at his scrapyard has been jailed for modern slavery offences.

Full release is on our website – link in the comments.

James Dean Harrison, 51 from Coventry, has been jailed for six and a half years and ordered to pay £10,000 compensation after pleading guilty to requiring a person to perform forced labour.

The victim, who was living in Harrison’s shed, was made to do manual labour work in a scrapyard. Harrison is alleged to have referred to him as “Scrapyard Dog”, and to have regularly subjected him to both physical and verbal abuse.

Harrison also kept the victim’s bank cards, taking for himself £63,625.44 over three years which is believed to have been used to pay for holidays.

We began our investigation when the local councillor raised their concerns with us after meeting with the victim and his partner and facilitating emergency accommodation for them both.

We arrested Harrison on 25 February 2026.

Investigating officer DC Hutt of the Trafficking and Exploitation Team said “The treatment that James Dean Harrison subjected the victim to – stripping him of his dignity, his finances, and seriously impacting his health – was appalling in every way.

“He had approached Harrison as a friend in need of help, and Harrison chose to exploit him for labour and to defraud him of his money.

“We might never have heard about this had it not been for the local community and their councillor – we thank them for calling this to our attention, and allowing us to work to put Harrison in prison for his actions.”

29/08/2026

From high visibility patrols and crime prevention work to community engagement events, here’s some of what our Safer Neighbourhood Teams have been up to this week.

Across Coleshill and Atherstone, officers and PCSOs have been carrying out patrols in response to reports of antisocial behaviour, engaging with residents and providing a visible presence in areas highlighted by the community. Patrols have also taken place in Corley and Ansley following recent thefts from vehicles.

Residents joined officers in Nuneaton for a Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) walk around Bermuda Lake and Ensors Pool, where teams offered reassurance, safety advice and personal alarms while discussing issues affecting local communities.

Meanwhile, in Rugby, officers welcomed residents to a community drop-in at Monks Kirby Village Hall and continued patrols in Brinklow and Coton Park following reports of burglary, suspected drug dealing and antisocial behaviour.

A big thank you to everyone who has stopped to speak with our officers and shared their concerns. Your support helps us keep Warwickshire safe.