Crime

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...

Published: 12 August. The English Chronicle Desk Community pharmacies across England are grappling with a disturbing surge in shoplifting and aggressive behaviour, raising serious concerns about staff safety and security. A recent survey by the National Pharmacy Association (NPA) reveals that nearly nine out of ten pharmacies have seen a rise in theft and intimidation over the past year, painting a grim picture of the challenges faced by frontline healthcare...

Published: 11 August 2025. The English Chronicle Desk In a chilling and disturbing case, a 16-year-old teenager inspired by Nazi ideology and mass murderer Anders Breivik was caught before he could carry out a planned terror attack on the Inverclyde Muslim Centre in Greenock. The boy, whose identity is legally protected due to his age, previously pleaded guilty under the Terrorism Act at the High Court in Glasgow. Authorities intervened...

Published: 11 August 2025. The English Chronicle Online Alicia Kemp, a 25-year-old English backpacker from Redditch, Worcestershire, has pleaded guilty to causing the death of a father of two in a tragic e-scooter accident in Perth, Western Australia. The incident occurred on the evening of May 31, when Kemp, under the influence of alcohol, struck 51-year-old Thanh Phan while riding through the city. Phan sustained critical injuries and died in...

Published: 19th July 2025 — The English Chronicle Desk Amnesty International has expressed deep concern after London police arrested 474 people during a pro-Palestine demonstration in Parliament Square. The protest, which took place on Saturday, was organised by campaign group Defend Our Juries, and was attended by an estimated 700 participants. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that 466 of those detained were arrested under the Terrorism Act for showing support for...

Published: 09 August 2025. The English Chronicle Desk A sharp rise in online sextortion cases targeting children has triggered mounting concern among international law enforcement agencies and child protection charities, with new figures revealing the alarming scale of the threat in the United Kingdom and beyond. Recent data shows that tech companies, including Snapchat and Facebook, reported more than 9,600 instances of adults grooming children in the UK in just...