Counter-terrorism police are investigating a mass stabbing on a high-speed train that left nine passengers with life-threatening injuries. The attack occurred on Saturday evening on an LNER service from Doncaster to London King's Cross, shortly after it departed Peterborough station in Cambridgeshire.
Armed officers stopped the train at Huntingdon station around 7:39 PM. Two men were arrested at the scene. One additional person suffered non life-threatening injuries. A suspect, reportedly armed with a large knife, was Tasered by police during the arrest.
Scenes of panic and violence
Witnesses described horrific scenes on board. One passenger told The Times there was «blood everywhere» and people were being «stamped» on. Another witness told The Sun: «There was blood everywhere, it was a terrible scene, really violent. It was like something from a film. It didn't feel real and just sparked pure panic on board.»
Eyewitness Gavin told Sky News he heard a victim shout: «They've got a knife, I've been stabbed.» He described seeing «extremely bloodied» passengers fleeing through carriages. Some passengers hid in toilets during the attack.
Gavin recounted the arrest: «He then was waving a knife, quite a large knife, and then they detained him. I think it was a taser that got him down in the end.»
Political response
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer called the incident «deeply concerning» in a statement on X. «My thoughts are with all those affected, and my thanks go to the emergency services for their response. Anyone in the area should follow the advice of the police,» he said.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood confirmed the arrests. «I am deeply saddened to hear about the stabbings in Huntingdon. My thoughts go out to all those affected,» she stated on X. She urged the public to «avoid comment and speculation at this early stage.»
Major travel disruption
LNER issued a "Do Not Travel" warning across its entire route. All lines at Huntingdon station remain blocked. The A1307 road approaching the town centre was closed. The train operator is offering hotel and taxi compensation for stranded passengers, with tickets valid until November 3.
East of England Ambulance Service mobilized a large-scale response including numerous ambulances, tactical commanders, and air ambulance teams. Multiple patients were transported to hospital.
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