Tyburn Mail

A 31 year-old woman has pleaded guilty to obstructing a police officer and stealing from two shops in Erdington.
Just three weeks ago she had been given two years’ probation by Shropshire magistrates for a theft offence.
Michelle Louise Humphrey of Glenthorne Road, Tyburn, admitted stealing men’s fragrance worth £66.50 from Boots in Erdington, and two pairs of jeans worth £60 from Top Shop in Erdington. She committed both offences on Monday, earlier this week.
She also pleaded guilty to obstructing PC Cox.
Humphrey, who has also used the surnames Aherne, Bourne and Green, has been ordered to appear in court next month, for sentencing.

A prolific burglar who stole from the home of a pensioner in Brabazon Grove, Castle Vale, has been jailed for four years.
He plunged the burglar alarm into a bowl of water to silence it, before stealing an array of items from the home of the 73 year-old last October.
Police say they are considering lodging an appeal, because they are unhappy with the jail term imposed by the court.
Detective Constable Craig Brewer from Solihull Police said “We believe Burchell’s offending warrants a longer spell of detention.”
Christopher Burchell, aged 43, of no fixed address, burgled at least nine houses across the West Midlands.
He appeared at Wolverhampton Crown Court yesterday and pleaded guilty to four burglaries, and asked for six other break-ins − five in Chelmsley Wood and the other in Tile Cross − to be taken into consideration by the judge.
DC Brewer praised the speed of the 999 call that helped trap Burchell in Dudley. He added: “A neighbour heard smashing glass and immediately reported their suspicions to police; that quick call meant we could get officers to the scene in minutes and catch Burchell in the act.”