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West Midlands Police have charged a second man linked to a string of bogus emergency...

Published: 11:32 am October 7, 2025
Updated: 6:41 pm February 3, 2026
Second Man Nabbed Over Flood of Hoax Police Calls – UKNIP

West Midlands Police have charged a second man linked to a string of bogus emergency calls that disrupted the force for months.

Zaynul Shaffi Arrested and Charged

Zaynul Shaffi, 43, was arrested on Saturday. He faces charges of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice for hoax calls made between February and October this year. Shaffi is set to appear before city magistrates today (Tuesday).

Earlier Suspect Also in Custody

The first man, Shahid Khan, 30, was charged last week with perverting the course of justice. Khan will appear at the city’s Crown Court on 31 October.

Police Crackdown on Hoax Call Epidemic

  • Dozens of false calls plagued West Midlands Police recently
  • Investigations led to multiple arrests
  • Authorities vow to clamp down hard on justice perverters

West Midlands Police confirmed the latest charges in an official statement, highlighting their ongoing efforts to tackle this serious disruption.

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