The Thornton Road Poltergeist

In 1981, a family on Thornton Road in the Handsworth area of Birmingham experienced poltergeist activity severe enough to involve police. Officers witnessed phenomena they could not explain.

The Activity

The disturbances included objects flying across rooms, furniture moving on its own, and loud noises from walls and ceilings. The activity was violent enough to terrify the family and concern neighbors.

Police Involvement

When the family called police, officers responded expecting to find a domestic dispute or intruder. Instead, they witnessed furniture moving and objects flying. Their statements documented what they observed.

The Focus

Like many poltergeist cases, the activity seemed to center on a teenager in the household. When the young person was present, activity was intense; when absent, the house was quiet.

Investigation

Paranormal researchers investigated the case, documenting the phenomena and interviewing witnesses. The police testimony provided unusual credibility for what might otherwise have been dismissed.

Resolution

The activity eventually subsided on its own, following the typical pattern of poltergeist cases. The family remained in the home, and no recurrence was reported.

Assessment

The Thornton Road case is significant for the police involvement and documentation. While not as famous as Enfield, it represents another well-witnessed British poltergeist case.