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Report 12: offensive weapons homicide review, West Midlands

This is the 12th report from the offensive weapons homicide reviews 18-month pilot, which ended on 30 September 2024.

• From: Home Office
• Published: 16 February 2026
• Last updated: 2 March 2026 — See all updates

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Report 12: offensive weapons homicide review, West Midlands

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Birmingham City Council co-ordinated the review on behalf of the relevant review partners.

• Birmingham City Council - Community Safety Partnership
• West Midlands Police
• Birmingham
• Solihull Integrated Care Board

Published 16 February 2026

Last updated 2 March 2026 + show all updates

1. 2 March 2026

   PDF file replaced with accessible version.

2. 16 February 2026

   First published.