Crime

Published: 16 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online A woman has appeared in court in connection with a fatal crash at a school in Wimbledon that shocked the nation and prompted renewed debate about road safety around educational institutions. The case relates to a tragic incident in which a vehicle entered the grounds of a school during the daytime, resulting in fatalities and injuries among pupils...

Published: 16 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said he is pleased that “justice has been done” following legal proceedings linked to a series of arson attacks that sparked concern over public safety and political security in the United Kingdom. The remarks came after authorities secured convictions in connection with incidents that involved deliberate fire-setting, prompting investigations by police and counter-crime...

Published: 16 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online A Russian artist known for publicly criticising President Vladimir Putin has been shot dead in Poland, prompting a police investigation and renewed concern over the safety of Russian dissidents living abroad. Authorities confirmed that the victim was killed in a shooting incident, though officials have not yet released full details regarding the circumstances or possible motives behind the...

Published: 16 June 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The massive manhunt for Australia’s most notorious fugitive has officially transformed into a wide-ranging international investigation. British authorities are currently monitoring development progress closely as new details continue to emerge daily. Two men were arrested this Tuesday morning during dramatic raids stretching across multiple states. This development follows the violent evasion of Dezi Freeman over seven chaotic months....

Published: 11 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online The Metropolitan Police has called on major technology companies to introduce stronger anti-theft measures that would render stolen smartphones permanently unusable, arguing that such changes could significantly reduce phone-related crime. Police officials say smartphone theft remains a major issue in urban areas, with criminals often targeting high-value devices that can be resold domestically or overseas despite existing security...

Published: 11 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Chinese police have detained a man following widespread public outrage over videos that allegedly showed acts of cruelty towards dogs, according to local authorities and media reports. The footage, which circulated extensively on social media platforms, triggered strong reactions from animal welfare advocates and members of the public, many of whom called for swift action by law enforcement....

Published: 11 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online The family of a British toddler connected to a long-running unsolved murder investigation has criticised the handling of the case by authorities as a formal inquiry into a series of cold case killings gets underway in Australia. The inquiry is expected to examine historical investigations, police procedures and evidence relating to multiple unsolved deaths that have remained unresolved...

Published: 10 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online A Thai court has sentenced two men to death after finding them guilty in connection with a bombing at a Bangkok shrine that killed and injured multiple people, according to judicial authorities. The court ruled that the defendants were responsible for planning and carrying out the attack, which caused widespread shock and significant casualties in one of the...

Published: 10 June 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A tense atmosphere enveloped Belfast Magistrates Court on Wednesday morning during a highly anticipated hearing. A thirty-year-old man faced serious charges following a violent knife attack in the city. The incident occurred on Monday night and has sparked significant community concern across Northern Ireland. Legal proceedings commenced swiftly as the public demanded answers regarding the shocking street violence....

Published: 10 June 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online Several homes were set on fire during a night of disorder in Belfast, with political leaders condemning the violence after allegations emerged that some residents were targeted because of their ethnic background and skin colour. Emergency services responded to multiple incidents across affected neighbourhoods, where properties were damaged by fire and unrest. Firefighters worked through the night to...