Crime

Published: March 12, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A man claiming £15,000 in annual benefits has been accused of shouting racial and xenophobic slurs during an anti-migrant demonstration, prompting condemnation from local officials and campaigners. Witnesses said the individual, attending a protest in a city centre, directed offensive language at passersby and participants, creating a tense and hostile atmosphere. Several onlookers reported the abuse to organisers...

Published: March 12, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A Scottish head teacher has paid tribute to a “much-loved” teenager who died after a car they were travelling in burst into flames, describing the young person as “bright, kind and full of promise.” The incident occurred when the vehicle caught fire under circumstances that are still being investigated by local authorities. Emergency services responded quickly, but despite...

Published: March 12, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A motorcyclist has been left with a fractured spine after hitting a large pothole on a road in Edinburgh, prompting renewed concerns over the city’s road maintenance and safety for two-wheeled vehicles. The incident occurred when the rider, travelling along a busy urban street, struck the pothole unexpectedly, causing them to lose control and crash. Emergency services were...

Published: March 12, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A van owner has spoken of her distress after discovering that her vehicle had been stolen with seven dogs trapped inside, prompting a police investigation and a community appeal for the animals’ safe return. The incident occurred in a busy urban area where the van had been parked temporarily. The owner said she returned to find the vehicle...

Published: March 12, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A toddler has died after being struck by a car in an underground car park, prompting an investigation by authorities into the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident. Emergency services were called to the scene after reports that a young child had been hit by a vehicle inside the parking facility. Paramedics and police responded quickly, but despite efforts...

Published: March 12, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A woman has described the distressing experience of discovering that her identity had been stolen and used by scammers to deceive men online, saying the situation has left her feeling frightened and powerless. The victim, whose photos and personal details were taken without permission, said she learned about the scheme when strangers began contacting her through social media....

Published: March 12, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Brazilian women have told the BBC that a modelling agent helped recruit young girls for convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, promising careers in the fashion industry before arranging trips to meet the disgraced financier in the United States. According to the women, the recruiter approached aspiring models in Brazil with offers of international modelling opportunities, claiming he could...

Published: 11 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online – UK News A teenage girl injured in a terrifying crowd crush at Glasgow’s TRNSMT music festival has won a four‑figure compensation payout after suing the event’s organisers. The case, which concluded this week, shines a spotlight on festival safety and the responsibilities of promoters to protect young audiences at large‑scale events. The incident occurred during the 2021...

Published: 11 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online – UK News A man has died following a fire at a flat in Glasgow, with police now treating the circumstances surrounding his death as “unexplained” as investigations continue. Emergency services were called to the scene on Carnoustie Street in Tradeston, just south of the River Clyde, after reports of a blaze at around 6.30pm on Tuesday, March...

Published: 11 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online – UK News Police in Scotland have released CCTV footage of a man who has now been missing for nine days, as officers intensify their search and issue a renewed public appeal for information. The disappearance of 60‑year‑old Robert Anderson, who was last seen in Glasgow city centre, has sparked growing concern among investigators and the wider community....