Crime

Published: 06 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online The US Justice Department has released additional FBI documents describing interviews with a woman who alleged that President Donald Trump sexually assaulted her after she was introduced to him by Jeffrey Epstein, it was confirmed yesterday . The documents had not been made public under previous congressionally mandated file releases related to the late convicted sex offender because...

Published: 06 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online The home of a former lord mayor of Leeds has been seized by the National Crime Agency after a court appeal was refused, bringing a long-running legal battle to a close . Abigail Marshall Katung, a Labour councillor who served as lord mayor, lost her High Court battle with the NCA over the rights to the house on...

Published: 06 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online A city centre street remains closed today after a wall collapsed onto a car, partially crushing the vehicle and bringing traffic to a standstill. Emergency services were called to Thurnham Street in Lancaster on Thursday evening following reports of a structural collapse on the side of the Kwik Fit car park . The wall, which bordered the garage premises,...

Published: 06 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online A pedestrian is in hospital with critical injuries after being struck by a car in Leicestershire, prompting an urgent witness appeal from police . Emergency services were called to Uppingham Road in Thurnby, near the junction with Anthony Drive, just before 19:30 GMT on Thursday following reports of a collision involving a silver Mercedes C Class and a pedestrian ....

Published: 06 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online A major road remains closed this evening as armed police respond to an ongoing incident, with motorists warned to expect significant disruption and delays . Emergency services were called to the scene earlier today following reports of concern for safety . Police have closed the road in both directions while they deal with the incident, which is understood...

Published: 06 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Four men have been arrested as part of a counter-terrorism investigation relating to Iran, the Metropolitan Police has confirmed . Police detained one Iranian national and three dual British-Iranian nationals on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service, contrary to section 3 of the National Security Act 2023 . The investigation relates to the suspected surveillance of locations and individuals...

Published: 06 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online A devastating inquest opened this morning has heard that a man killed by an Underground train in central London last month was allegedly blocked from moving to a safe area of the platform by other commuters moments before the tragedy unfolded. David Okonjo, 47, a father of three from Lewisham, died instantly after being struck by a northbound...

Published: March 6, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online — delivering trusted global reporting with clarity, balance, and depth. Wayne Couzens, convicted of the abduction and murder of Sarah Everard, is reportedly “petrified” following a recent prison attack on fellow high-profile inmate Ian Huntley. Sources say the incident has heightened tensions among notorious criminals in the UK prison system, prompting concerns for Couzens’ personal safety. The attack on Huntley,...

Published: March 6, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online — delivering trusted global reporting with clarity, balance, and depth. The family of a teenage girl groomed by convicted murderer Ian Huntley has reportedly appealed to prison medical staff to intervene after the former school caretaker fell seriously ill in custody. Sources say relatives are seeking medical treatment for Huntley despite his notoriety, expressing concern over his wellbeing while incarcerated....

Published: March 6, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online — delivering trusted global reporting with clarity, balance, and depth. Police in a major UK city have sold two specially designed “crime-fighting” tuk-tuks after two years of use, reportedly incurring a combined loss of £28,000. The three-wheeled vehicles, originally deployed as part of an innovative community policing initiative, were intended to patrol busy urban areas and improve engagement with residents....