Crime

Published: 10 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online A Thai court has sentenced two men to death after finding them guilty in connection with a bombing at a Bangkok shrine that killed and injured multiple people, according to judicial authorities. The court ruled that the defendants were responsible for planning and carrying out the attack, which caused widespread shock and significant casualties in one of the...

Published: 10 June 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A tense atmosphere enveloped Belfast Magistrates Court on Wednesday morning during a highly anticipated hearing. A thirty-year-old man faced serious charges following a violent knife attack in the city. The incident occurred on Monday night and has sparked significant community concern across Northern Ireland. Legal proceedings commenced swiftly as the public demanded answers regarding the shocking street violence....

Published: 10 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Several homes were set on fire during a night of disorder in Belfast, with political leaders condemning the violence after allegations emerged that some residents were targeted because of their ethnic background and skin colour. Emergency services responded to multiple incidents across affected neighbourhoods, where properties were damaged by fire and unrest. Firefighters worked through the night to...

Published: 10 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Twelve people have been killed in a mass shooting in Johannesburg, according to police, in one of the deadliest incidents of gun violence reported in the city this year. Emergency services and law enforcement officers were deployed to the scene following reports of multiple gunshots in a residential area, where victims were discovered with fatal injuries. Police said...

Published: 10 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online A man accused in connection with a shooting incident at Sydney’s Bondi Beach has been charged with an additional 19 offences, significantly expanding the case against him as investigations continue. Prosecutors allege the new charges relate to a series of incidents uncovered during the course of the police investigation, including firearms, public safety and criminal conduct offences. The...

Published: 9 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Police in Belfast have arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder following what authorities described as a “brutal” knife attack that left one person seriously injured. Emergency services were called to the scene after reports of a violent assault involving a bladed weapon in a residential area of the city. The victim received emergency medical treatment at...

Published: 9 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online A man has been accused of murdering his mother-in-law after allegedly serving her satay laced with poison, in a case that has shocked local communities and prompted a major criminal investigation. Prosecutors allege the victim fell seriously ill shortly after consuming the meal, which is believed to have been deliberately contaminated before being served at a family gathering....

Published: 9 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online A former crew member has made serious allegations about working conditions on a Scottish fishing trawler, claiming that workers were subjected to degrading treatment and exploitative practices while at sea. The claims include accusations that crew members were subjected to verbal abuse and threats, with one worker stating: “He told us we were slaves,” in describing their experience...

Published: 9 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Families of victims have expressed anger after the operator of a paddleboarding business, linked to an incident that resulted in four deaths, launched an appeal against their conviction, describing the move as “brazen” and deeply distressing. The appeal concerns a prior court ruling that found the business owner responsible for serious safety failings during an organised paddleboarding activity...

Published: 9 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Police in Belfast have arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder following what investigators described as a “brutal and shocking attack” that left a victim with serious injuries. Emergency services were called to the scene in the city following reports of a violent assault that prompted a major police response and temporary cordons in the surrounding area....