Third anniversary of sergeant’s death

22 September 2026

West Midlands Police Sergeant Paul Frear died on this day three years ago.

Paul, 45, was critically injured after being knocked over by a car while on his way to work in Tollhouse Way, near Smethwick Rolfe Street Station. He was rushed to hospital but succumbed to his injuries the following day, 22 September 2023.

Paul was an officer for 21 years, having joined West Midlands Police in August 2002. He spent the last five years of his service on Low Hill, Bushbury and Fallings Park neighbourhood teams.