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Operation Fearless in Handsworth
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West Midlands Police launch Operation Fearless in Handsworth, deploying 20 officers to crack down on crime hotspots with data-driven patrols, stop-and-searches, and arrests — including seizures of cash, drugs, and even a sword — but the move sparks fierce debate over policing tactics, historical community tensions, and whether addressing root causes like poverty and inequality is more effective than heavy-handed enforcement.
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