Key Takeaways
- Nine people suffered life-threatening injuries in a train stabbing incident
- Two suspects arrested at Huntingdon station after armed police response
- Counterterrorism police assisting investigation into motivation
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the attack as “appalling”
Nine people were treated for life-threatening injuries following a series of stabbings on a London-bound train near Cambridge on Saturday. Two men were arrested in what Prime Minister Keir Starmer called an “appalling incident.”
Police Investigation Underway
British Transport Police confirmed that counterterrorism officers are supporting their investigation to establish the full circumstances and motivation behind the attack.
“We’re conducting urgent enquiries to establish what has happened, and it could take some time before we are in a position to confirm anything further,” said British Transport Police Chief Superintendent Chris Casey.
He emphasized that “at this early stage it would not be appropriate to speculate on the causes of the incident.”
Timeline of the Attack
Cambridgeshire police were called at 7:39 PM GMT following reports that multiple people had been stabbed on the 6:25 PM service from Doncaster to London King’s Cross.
The train was stopped at Huntingdon station, where videos on social media showed armed officers entering the train.
“Armed officers attended and the train was stopped at Huntingdon, where two men were arrested,” police confirmed.
Eyewitness Accounts and Emergency Response
One eyewitness told Sky News that police tasered one of the suspects who was waving a large knife.
The East of England Ambulance Service mobilized a large-scale response to Huntingdon Railway Station, deploying numerous ambulances, critical care teams, and three air ambulances to treat the injured.
Political Response
Prime Minister Keir Starmer posted on X that the incident was “deeply concerning.”
“My thoughts are with all those affected, and my thanks go to the emergency services for their response,” he said.
