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Five men jailed following violent disorder involving weapons in Birmingham

Five men have been jailed for their involvement in violent disorder which broke out in broad daylight and left two men seriously injured.

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Police issue warning after spate of quad bike thefts in Worcestershire
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Man arrested in connection with robbery on Wolverhampton street
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Man, 45, found dead at Wolverhampton school named locally as tributes left on social media
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Appeal launched after woman sexually assault in Walsall
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Police launch appeal for help finding Kidderminster man wanted on recall to prison
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