Crime

Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Two sisters who could not swim tragically drowned after entering a river pool while fully clothed at a popular beauty spot in Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, an inquest has concluded, underscoring the risks of open water even for those only intending to paddle. The assistant coroner said their deaths were accidental and highlighted the danger posed by slippery rocks and...

Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Friends and family of Mohammed Yousef Algasim, a 20‑year‑old Saudi student fatally stabbed in Cambridge last year, have paid moving tribute to his character, describing him as “the most special person” and a deeply compassionate young man whose loss continues to reverberate. The remarks came as a jury at Cambridge Crown Court found Chas Corrigan guilty of murder following the...

Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online A woman in Hertfordshire, England, says she was left traumatised after a rogue locksmith not only overcharged her but allegedly threatened her with sexual violence when she contested the bill, in an incident that has raised questions about the behaviour of some unscrupulous tradespeople. The complainant, Adabela Grace, told investigators that what began as a routine call for help quickly...

Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online A man has gone on trial in Manchester this week accused of committing a violent rape and assault in 2003 — the same crime that saw Andrew Malkinson wrongly convicted and imprisoned for more than 17 years before his conviction was quashed. The case has drawn intense attention in the UK as it revisits one of the most notorious miscarriages...

Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Authorities and community members in Belfast are facing renewed pressure to remove a controversial billboard after it was defaced with graffiti referencing Lyra McKee, the journalist tragically killed in 2019. The mural, which had already been the subject of public debate, became a flashpoint this week after images of the graffiti circulated widely on social media, sparking fresh calls for...

Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online The mysterious disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC’s “Today” show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, has triggered an extensive investigation and nationwide attention in the United States. More than a month after she vanished from her home near Tucson, Arizona, law enforcement agencies and volunteers continue to search for answers, but the case remains unresolved. Nancy Guthrie was last...

Published: March 5, 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk . The English Chronicle Online A fraudster who falsely claimed to be an academic from the University of Oxford has been jailed after deceiving investors out of more than £880,000 in a sophisticated investment scam that prosecutors said funded his extravagant lifestyle. The case has highlighted the growing threat of financial fraud schemes that exploit trust, prestige and professional credentials to...

Published: March 3, 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk . The English Chronicle Online A British court has found a 22-year-old man guilty of murdering a Saudi student in an unprovoked knife attack in the historic city of Cambridge, a case that has shocked local residents and raised questions about street violence near university areas. Chas Corrigan, of Holbrook Road in Cambridge, was convicted at Cambridge Crown Court on Monday...

Published: 03 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Kelly Wilkinson inquest has heard disturbing details about police bail decisions. The hearing examined how critical warnings were missed before her tragic death. Kelly Wilkinson was identified as a high-risk domestic violence victim. Yet days later, she was murdered by her estranged husband on the Gold Coast. The three-day inquest opened this week in Southport, Queensland. Deputy...

Published: 03 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The Potts Point shooting has left a Sydney community shaken and searching for answers. A man was shot dead by police on Tuesday morning after allegedly assaulting two women inside an apartment complex. Authorities say the confrontation unfolded rapidly, forcing officers to make critical decisions within moments. New South Wales Police confirmed that officers from Kings Cross command...