From terror attacks and political assassinations to child murders, some of the worst crimes imaginable have sent shockwaves through Britain over the decades. News of the harrowing details rippled through millions of homes and workplaces across the country. Some of these heinous crimes date back to 1888, while the most recent occurred in the summer of 2024.
This gallery offers a chilling look at some of the most shocking crimes in British history. Click through now to discover more.