Crime

Published: 20 August '2025, The English Chronicle Online Merseyside police helicopter crew will face no disciplinary action after flying at a low altitude while pursuing a suspect on a motorbike, following an internal review by the National Police Air Service (NPAS). The incident, which occurred on 13 August near Carr Mill Dam in St Helens, was captured on video and widely shared on social media last week, prompting public discussion...

Published: 18 August 2025. The English Chronicle Desk A Liverpool-based scheme targeting gang activity has significantly boosted public confidence in the police, authorities report, three years after a series of fatal shootings shook the city. The initiative, rooted in a “Clear, Hold, Build” approach, has led to a remarkable 300% increase in community intelligence, alongside more than 5,300 arrests and the seizure of approximately 630 kilograms of Class A and...

Published: 18 August 2025. The English Chronicle Desk Nearly three years after the tragic murder of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel in her own home, her mother has issued a heartfelt and powerful appeal for communities to take a stand against gun crime. Olivia’s death, which shocked the nation and drew widespread condemnation, has continued to cast a long shadow over Merseyside, highlighting the devastating consequences of gang-related violence and the urgent...

Published: 16 August' 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online When Kate Margolis stumbled upon her dream dog for sale online, she believed she had found the perfect companion. What she did not realise at the time was that she had walked straight into a well-organised scam that has already cost Britons millions of pounds. Kate, a web designer by profession, said she was immediately impressed by the...

Published: 15 August '2025. The English Chronicle Desk A woman has been formally charged with multiple offences following an incident at a London hotel used to house migrants, which escalated after one of the residents allegedly entered her flat without permission. The incident has drawn heightened attention amid ongoing tensions and protests surrounding the facility. The altercation unfolded on Wednesday evening at the Britannia Hotel in Canary Wharf, central London....

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...