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Pictured: Man with links to Wolverhampton wanted in connection with rape investigation

A man with links to Wolverhampton and Shropshire is being sought by police in connection with a rape investigation.

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Supporting image for story: Pictured: Man with links to Wolverhampton wanted in connection with rape investigation
Supporting image for story: West Midlands man charged with terrorism offences
West Midlands man charged with terrorism offences
Crime|2 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Former West Midlands Police officer charged with misconduct in public office and drugs offences
Former West Midlands Police officer charged with misconduct in public office and drugs offences
News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Pensioner hospitalised in Cannock hit-and-run crash sparking police appeal
Pensioner hospitalised in Cannock hit-and-run crash sparking police appeal
Crime|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Two arrested after drugs seized from stolen car in Sandwell
Two arrested after drugs seized from stolen car in Sandwell
Crime|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Two arrested after police stop vehicle linked to Wolverhampton drug dealing
Two arrested after police stop vehicle linked to Wolverhampton drug dealing
Crime|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Police appeal for help identifying Wolverhampton purse thief
Police appeal for help identifying Wolverhampton purse thief
Crime|5 hours ago

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Supporting image for story: Man, 40, jailed after stealing alcohol and assaulting a Sandwell supermarket security guard
Man, 40, jailed after stealing alcohol and assaulting a Sandwell supermarket security guard
Crime|8 hours ago
Supporting image for story: "No place for illegal working in our communities": 1,315 immigration enforcement raids in the West Midlands unveiled in new Home Office figures
"No place for illegal working in our communities": 1,315 immigration enforcement raids in the West Midlands unveiled in new Home Office figures
Crime|9 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton judge apologises for wrecking any romantic plans by asking jurors to check with loved ones to reveal any surprise parties or getaways ahead of murder trial
Wolverhampton judge apologises for wrecking any romantic plans by asking jurors to check with loved ones to reveal any surprise parties or getaways ahead of murder trial
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Supporting image for story: Top West Midlands judge condemns local criminals' 'total disregard for public safety' after tragic Black Country shooting
Top West Midlands judge condemns local criminals' 'total disregard for public safety' after tragic Black Country shooting
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Supporting image for story: West Midlands man, 48, denies voyeurism and threatening to leak intimate videos of woman
West Midlands man, 48, denies voyeurism and threatening to leak intimate videos of woman
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Bridgnorth|9 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Cowboy roofer chased by police stepped over woman’s body after hitting her on Staffordshire golf course, court hears
Cowboy roofer chased by police stepped over woman’s body after hitting her on Staffordshire golf course, court hears
Crime|21 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Arrest as stolen goods recovered and blade seized in Sutton Coldfield
Arrest as stolen goods recovered and blade seized in Sutton Coldfield
Crime|23 hours ago
Supporting image for story: 'This was one of the biggest hauls discovered in the area' - Cannabis plants worth £1.7m seized in Walsall
'This was one of the biggest hauls discovered in the area' - Cannabis plants worth £1.7m seized in Walsall
Crime|23 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Stafford man admits manslaughter after death of three-month-old son
Stafford man admits manslaughter after death of three-month-old son
Crime|23 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Man arrested on suspicion of threats to kill after driver 'threatened while sitting in his car' in Wolverhampton
Man arrested on suspicion of threats to kill after driver 'threatened while sitting in his car' in Wolverhampton
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Scottish broadcaster Jackie Bird ‘honoured’ to be made MBE at Windsor Castle
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Cooper summons Iranian ambassador and announces new sanctions amid protests
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Grandmother accused of abortion buffer zone breach has bailed continued
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Supporting image for story: Water bosses recalled to appear before ‘sceptical’ MPs over December outages
Water bosses recalled to appear before ‘sceptical’ MPs over December outages
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Supporting image for story: First of three stranded narrow boats refloated after Shropshire canal breach
First of three stranded narrow boats refloated after Shropshire canal breach
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Supporting image for story: Man who killed best friend in mistaken identity case jailed with second attacker
Man who killed best friend in mistaken identity case jailed with second attacker
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Viral News

Supporting image for story: Man cycling from Cork to Mount Everest to raise money for children’s wards
Man cycling from Cork to Mount Everest to raise money for children’s wards
Viral news|Jan 11
Supporting image for story: Irish basket weaver takes craft to Glastonbury and beyond
Irish basket weaver takes craft to Glastonbury and beyond
Viral news|Jan 2
Supporting image for story: Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
Scottish TikToker of the year revealed
Viral news|Dec 29, 2025
Supporting image for story: John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
John Lewis recall popular toddler toys due to 'choking' risk
Entertainment|Dec 27, 2025
Supporting image for story: The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
Breaking News|Dec 27, 2025
Supporting image for story: Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Reiner among the celebrities we mourned in 2025
Showbiz|Dec 26, 2025

World News

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Trump cancels meetings with Iran officials and tells protesters ‘help is on way’
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Supporting image for story: Death toll from nationwide protests in Iran spikes to at least 2,000 – activists
Death toll from nationwide protests in Iran spikes to at least 2,000 – activists
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Supporting image for story: Marine Le Pen’s appeal trial opens in Paris with 2027 presidential bid at stake
Marine Le Pen’s appeal trial opens in Paris with 2027 presidential bid at stake
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Supporting image for story: Marine Le Pen’s appeal trial opens in Paris with 2027 presidential bid at stake
Marine Le Pen’s appeal trial opens in Paris with 2027 presidential bid at stake
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Supporting image for story: Four killed as Russia launches another major attack on Ukraine’s power grid
Four killed as Russia launches another major attack on Ukraine’s power grid
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Supporting image for story: Marine Le Pen faces appeal trial that could decide her French presidential run
Marine Le Pen faces appeal trial that could decide her French presidential run
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