Crime

Published: 12 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online In a chilling case that has drawn global attention, a wealthy couple narrowly escaped murder after their own son allegedly hired a hitman to kill them and collect their estate. Authorities say the 22‑year‑old man provided detailed instructions to the purported contract killer on how and where his parents should be killed, involving methods that suggested premeditation and...

Published: 12 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A blind woman was forced to vacate her home after a persistent leak caused the ceiling of her rented property to collapse, leaving the residence unsafe to live in and exposing broader concerns about housing safety and landlord responsibilities. The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, when water penetrating through a prolonged roof leak weakened the...

Published: 12 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A Chinese national has been arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi after attempting to smuggle nearly 2,000 live queen garden ants out of Kenya, Kenyan authorities said on Wednesday. The suspect, identified as Zhang Kequn, was intercepted early on Tuesday during airport security inspections, triggering a probe into what officials describe as a sophisticated wildlife...

Published: March 12, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online An Indian politician narrowly escaped injury after a point-blank gunshot was fired during a public event, authorities confirmed, prompting heightened security measures and a criminal investigation. The incident occurred when the politician was addressing a gathering in a local constituency. Eyewitnesses said the assailant fired at close range, but the bullet missed its target, striking nearby objects instead....

Published: March 12, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A young boy’s roadside stall was targeted by thieves who stole both eggs and money, leaving the child and his family devastated and local residents expressing outrage over the incident. The stall, which had been set up to sell eggs and small produce to passersby, was raided late on Monday evening. The boy’s family discovered that cash collected...

Published: March 12, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A farmer has voiced frustration over persistent fly-tipping on rural land, despite local authorities claiming a crackdown on illegal waste dumping has been underway. The farmer described repeated incidents of rubbish being dumped on fields and farm tracks, highlighting the ongoing challenge of protecting agricultural land from environmental damage. “Even with fines and patrols, people continue to leave...

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...