West Midlands
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| Population (mid-2017 est.) | 2,897,300 |
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| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Points of interest | Cadbury World |
| Black Country Living Museum | |
| Colleges and universities | University of Birmingham |
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| ID | 734151 |
About West Midlands
The West Midlands is a metropolitan county in western-central England with a 2014 estimated population of 2,808,356, making it the second most populous county in England after Greater London.
UK temperatures plunge as cold snap disrupts roads
... Further south, a yellow weather warning for ice is in place from midnight until 08:00 for London, the east of England, the West Midlands and parts of south Wales...
New UK weather warnings for snow and ice as sporting events cancelled
... The alert is in place for the East Midlands, West Midlands, North West, North East and Yorkshire and the Humber until 5 December...
Villa Park: Forty-six men charged after officers hurt in clashes
... Of the 46 men charged, 43 have been charged with a public order offence, West Midlands Police said...
Glasgow Airport: Flights suspended due to heavy snow
... The alert is in place for the East Midlands, West Midlands, North West, North East and Yorkshire and the Humber until 5 December...
Aston Villa: Officer believed burnt in clashes with Legia Warsaw fans
...By Allen CookBBC News, West MidlandsAston Villa fans said " all hell broke loose" before the European fixture with Legia Warsaw...
UK weather: Snow forecast and warnings in place as temperatures plummet
... The alert is in place for the East Midlands, West Midlands, North West, North East and Yorkshire and the Humber until 5 December...
Police injured as objects thrown at officers outside Villa Park
...By Maisie OlahBBC News, West MidlandsAt least three police officers have been injured during disorder ahead of Aston Villa s game with Legia Warsaw in Birmingham...
Sir Elton John to address MPs after HIV testing trials success
... Jackie, who lives in the West Midlands where HIV prevalence is high but opt-out testing is not available, was given a late diagnosis...
Suspect questioned after man set alight near Birmingham mosque
By Shehnaz Khan & Chris BlakemoreBBC News, in Birmingham
Detectives, with support from counter-terror police, are questioning a suspect held on suspicion of setting A Man alight after he left a mosque.
The Man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after The Attack in Edgbaston, Birmingham, on Monday.
The Victim , in his 70s, was approached and sprayed with a substance, before his jacket was set On Fire .
Nearby resident Mohammed Abbasim said he was shocked to find someone he knew had been targeted.
" This gentleman, who is a victim, Our Family knows Him - we know who it is, " he told BBC Radio WM.
The Attack had happened just after 19:00 GMT on Shenstone Road, near the Dudley Road mosque The Victim had left.
Mr Abbasim said he had been sent a video on WhatsApp at about 19:30 GMT and had walked out on to The Road where he had seen police tape.
The Incident had made Him feel " concerned" for his own family, friends and neighbours, He Said .
" It's shocking to see that someone that you know has been targeted in this way. "
He Said The Incident was concerning.
" I could sense that there were things locally over The Past few years, where certain communities had kind of started dividing more, " He Said .
" When things like this happen, it's an opportunity for The Local people to come together rather than divide further, " he added.
Neighbours previously told how they helped to put flames out and carry The Victim to his home after The Attack , where he was treated by paramedics.
He was taken to hospital with serious burns to his face and on Tuesday remained in a stable condition.
His son said his father was " very badly burned" and added The Family was praying for his recovery.
The Suspect had been arrested in Dudley Road, where the mosque is, on Tuesday, after being identified by officers who had been carrying out inquiries.
The West Midlands and Metropolitan Police forces are looking into whether there is a link
Ch Supt Richard North, commander at the West Midlands force, said: " We Are aware of The Incident that happened in London.
" Our investigation continues with support from Counter Terrorism Policing West Midlands , who have access to specialist capabilities to help establish the full circumstances surrounding The Incident .
" We Are actively working with the Metropolitan Police to see if those two incidents are connected, that's a major part of our inquiry, " he added.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
