Crime

Published: 15 August '2025. The English Chronicle Desk A man and a woman have been left with serious injuries following a violent attack by an XL bully-type dog in Worksop, Nottinghamshire. The incident occurred inside a residential property on Thursday evening at approximately 5:46pm, prompting an urgent police response and the swift establishment of a safety cordon. According to Nottinghamshire Police, the man sustained significant but non-life-threatening injuries, while the...

Published: 15 August 2025 — The English Chronicle Desk Victims of child sexual exploitation (CSE) have expressed shock and frustration after it emerged that they are “not explicitly within the scope” of the UK government’s forthcoming Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) strategy, raising concerns about the protection and recognition of young survivors. Sky News has obtained an internal Home Office document presented to key stakeholders in the sector, titled...

Published: 15 August 2025 — The English Chronicle Desk Two officers from Devon & Cornwall Police have been dismissed for gross misconduct following the death of a man who was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) confirmed that Pc Grant Mackenzie and Pc Dean Hunkin were found to have breached the standards expected of police officers in their handling of the case. Both were...

Published: 15 August 2025 — The English Chronicle Desk A survivor of the prolific catfish offender Max Hollingsbee has shared her harrowing story, revealing the long-lasting impact of his crimes and her determination to help other victims. Immy, not her real name, described how Hollingsbee manipulated her as a vulnerable teenager, stealing her innocence and leaving emotional scars that she carries to this day. Hollingsbee, 21, of Orient Circle, Lurgan,...

Published: 14 August 2025. The English Chronicle Desk A former political candidate in New Mexico has been sentenced to 80 years in federal prison for his role in a series of drive-by shootings targeting the homes of state and local officials in Albuquerque. Solomon Peña, a failed Republican candidate, was convicted earlier this year on charges including conspiracy and weapons violations, stemming from attacks carried out in December 2022 and...

Published: 14 August 2025. The English Chronicle Desk, English Chronicle Online New guidelines proposed for UK police to disclose the ethnicity and immigration status of criminal suspects in high-profile cases have drawn sharp criticism from race campaigners, who warn that such measures risk fueling “dog-whistle politics” and exposing Black and brown communities to increased vulnerability. While officials argue the guidance is intended to combat misinformation, critics insist it may exacerbate...

Published: 13 August. The English Chronicle Desk New national guidance advises police forces to consider revealing the ethnicity and nationality of suspects in high-profile and sensitive cases. The policy aims to enhance public trust and counter the spread of misinformation, following criticism from public figures such as Nigel Farage regarding police handling of some notable incidents. The guidance, effective immediately, states that officers should only release such information if there...

Published: 13 August. the English Chronicle Desk. English Chronicle Online A growing number of teenagers in the UK are experiencing abusive relationships, with domestic abuse charities reporting a disturbing rise in incidents among young people under 25. Exclusive data shared with Sky News by Refuge, a leading domestic abuse charity, indicates that between April 2024 and March 2025, psychological abuse was the most prevalent form of harm, affecting 73% of...

Published: 13 August. the English Chronicle Desk. English Chronicle Online A New Zealand woman and her six-year-old son are enduring a distressing ordeal at a US immigration facility after being detained while attempting to re-enter the country from Canada, highlighting ongoing concerns over US border enforcement practices. Sarah Shaw, 33, who has legally resided in Washington state for just over three years, was separated from her family and transported hundreds...

Published: 13 August. the English Chronicle Desk. English Chronicle Online Recent incidents of abuse directed at individuals mistakenly believed to be migrants have sparked serious concern among race equality campaigners in the UK, highlighting a worrying rise in vigilante behaviour and xenophobic attacks. Dr Shabna Begum, chief executive of the Runnymede Trust, warned that the wave of hostility, misidentification, and public vitriol cannot be dismissed as innocent errors, stressing that...