Crime

Published: 09 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Kate McCann has spoken in court about the distress caused by an alleged stalker who repeatedly called her “Mum,” as she gave evidence in the trial of a woman claiming to be her missing daughter, Madeleine. Speaking from behind a screen at Leicester Crown Court, McCann described the emotional toll of the two-and-a-half-year harassment campaign allegedly carried out...

Published: 08 October 2025. The English Chronicle Online. A 17-year-old teenager and a 22-year-old man have been arrested in connection with a high-profile cyber attack that compromised sensitive information belonging to approximately 8,000 children at the London-based nursery chain, Kido. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that the suspects were detained in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, on suspicion of computer misuse and blackmail. Both remain in custody as investigations continue, with authorities working...

Published: 08 October 2025. The English Chronicle Online. A new survey has revealed that the majority of men in the United Kingdom would attend prostate cancer screening if invited by the NHS, highlighting growing public support for a national testing programme. The research, conducted by Healthwatch England and encompassing 3,575 adults, found that eight in ten men aged over 18 would accept an NHS check for prostate cancer, the most...

Published: 07 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. As the second anniversary of the Hamas-led attacks on Israel approaches, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has strongly urged students not to take part in planned demonstrations, describing the protests as “un-British” and emphasising the need for respect and empathy in light of the tragic events of 7 October 2023. Starmer’s intervention comes amid growing concerns over demonstrations at universities, which he...

Published: 07 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. Neville Lawrence, the father of the late Stephen Lawrence, has called for full accountability from one of his son’s killers before any consideration of parole is made. David Norris, who was convicted of involvement in the racist murder of Stephen Lawrence, is set to appear before a Parole Board for the first time to request early release. At 49, Norris has served...

Published: 06 September 2025. The English Chronicle Desk The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has reiterated its readiness to act as a neutral humanitarian intermediary in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, particularly in relation to the exchange of hostages and detainees. The announcement comes at a moment of heightened tension in Gaza, as casualties continue to rise and peace talks, driven by US President Donald Trump’s...

Published: 06 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk, English Chronicle Online Police in East Sussex are investigating a suspected arson attack on a mosque in the seaside town of Peacehaven as a potential hate crime, following an incident that caused significant property damage but, fortunately, no injuries. The attack, which occurred on Saturday night, targeted the front entrance of the mosque and a car parked nearby, leaving the vehicle completely...

Published: 05 October '2025. the English Chronicle Desk The UK Home Office has announced plans to grant police new powers to address repeated protests, with particular focus on demonstrations related to Gaza and other high-profile causes. The proposed measures, set to amend the Public Order Act 1986, would allow authorities to consider the “cumulative impact” of recurring protests at the same location, enabling them to order organisers to relocate events...

Published: 03 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk Thames Valley Police have confirmed that their investigation into an alleged sexual assault in a Banbury churchyard has uncovered no evidence to suggest that the incident took place. The initial claims, which circulated widely on social media and prompted public concern, involved allegations that a woman in her 30s had been raped by a group of men near St Mary’s Church during...

Published: 03 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk The quiet Thursday morning in north Manchester was supposed to be one of solemn prayer and reflection. Worshippers had gathered early at Heaton Park synagogue, known locally as Heaton Park shul, for the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, Yom Kippur. Rabbi Daniel Walker, dressed in long white ceremonial robes, had begun to lead the special prayers. But within minutes, the calm...