Birmingham headlines 19 July: Terrifying moment e-bike owner ran for his life after battery exploded
The grieving mum of a Birmingham teenager who was killed at the weekend has paid tribute to her son. Joseph Riches, aged 16, from Bartley Green, was stabbed in Stourbridge on Saturday evening. Four people have now been charged with his murder.

Footage shows the moment an e-bike owner ran for his life after its battery exploded inside his home while it was on charge. The man was forced to flee when the battery suddenly burst into flames. West Midlands Fire Service released the footage to warn of the dangers of not charging E-bikes correctly.

Aston Villa legend Jack Grealish has been applauded following a large donation to support a 20 year old man fighting for his life. The university student requires treatment in America that will cost £1 million to make happen. Over 7,300 people have now donated to Dylan's cause