Sarah Kelly of Stockland Green charged with robbery after man in a wheelchair had money stolen

A woman was charged with robbery after a man in a wheelchair had money stolen from him in Birmingham. The incident took place at Wood End Road, Erdington, on Tuesday (May 9).

Following a swift investigation, West Midlands Police arrested Sarah Kelly, of Stockland Green.

Kelly, 41, was charged with robbery and appeared before Birmingham Magistrates Court on Friday(May 12). She has been remanded to appear before Birmingham Crown Court on June 9.

Increase in crime in Erdington

More than 125 people had been arrested in one of the “roughest” places in Birmingham between February 2023 and July 2022.

West Midlands Police say they have arrested scores people for drug crime, vehicle crime, burglary and other crimes in Stockland Green, Erdington.

The police shared the figures after it was reported that Slade Road in Stockland Green was one of the roughest streets in the whole country. It is said to be a hotbed of crime with residents fearful of being robbed in broad daylight.

The situation has been declining around the neighbourhood for the past decade, said residents and people working at businesses in the area.