We have focused our attention on the court cases we covered in Birmingham, Solihull, the Black Country, Staffordshire and Worcestershire. READ MORE: Arthur Labinjo-Hughes killers could die behind bars in bid to beef up sentences
We have included the high profile cases from our region we covered or were publicised in the month resulting in an immediate jail sentence. Our April roundup features the usual array of drug dealers, violent thugs and dreadful drivers. From the robber who ate a Pot Noodle at the scene to the drug addict mum convicted of manslaughter after her own son died - these are the latest Midlands criminals to be sent to prison.