West Midlands Police

Pubco investigates staff

Video: bar staff spraying football fans with fire extinguisher sparks investigation

09-Oct-2015 By Oli Gross

A bar worker who sprayed rowdy football fans with a fire extinguisher at a Birmingham pub is under investigation by her pubco.

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Licence revoked: Man dies after downing whiskey from bottle

17-Jun-2015 By Oli Gross

A Birmingham lessee had his licence revoked yesterday (16 June) following the death of a customer who reportedly drank half a litre of whiskey in 20 seconds.

Police issue pub World Cup contracts

09-Jun-2010 By Ewan Turney

West Midlands Police are threatening to take action against any pub that does not sign a draconian World Cup contract dictating that drinks must be...

Pubs adopt drug testing

27-Feb-2003

Licensees in at least half a dozen police forces across the country are co-operating with police and allowing drug tests to be carried out on...

Roadside clampdown

12-Dec-2002

High-profile roadside checks are being carried out by West Midlands Police officers in a crackdown on drink drivers and those who take drugs and...

Police probe shooting

31-Oct-2002

Police inquiries are continuing into a shooting incident at a Midlands pub which left a man fighting for his life. Two gunmen burst into the Bagot...