UPDATE: Two individuals are fighting for their lives after a brutal stabbing attack on a train at Huntingdon Station in Cambridgeshire last night. British Transport Police have confirmed that 11 people were injured during the incident, which prompted a major police response.
At approximately 7:40 PM on November 1, 2023, armed officers rushed to the station after a man was reportedly seen stabbing passengers with a large knife. The train, part of the London North Eastern Railway (LNER), made an unscheduled stop, allowing police to apprehend two suspects—a 32-year-old Black British man and a 35-year-old British man of Caribbean descent. Both are under arrest on suspicion of attempted murder and are being held in separate police facilities for questioning.
Superintendent John Loveless of British Transport Police provided a harrowing update, revealing that of the 11 injured, two remain in a life-threatening condition, while four others have since been discharged from the hospital. He stated, “Ten people were taken to hospital by ambulance and another person self-presented at hospital later that evening.” Initial fears suggested that nine individuals faced life-threatening injuries, but medical assessments have since alleviated some concerns.
The police have declared a major incident and are collaborating with counter-terrorism units. However, Superintendent Loveless emphasized, “At this stage, there is nothing to suggest this is a terrorist incident.” The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to determine the full circumstances and motivations behind this violent act.
Eyewitness accounts paint a terrifying picture of the chaos. Witnesses reported seeing a man wielding a knife as passengers scrambled for safety. One witness, identified as Gavin, recalled seeing the suspect tasered before his arrest. Another eyewitness, Olly Foster, described a brave older man who intervened to protect a younger girl, sustaining injuries in the process.
Emergency services flooded the area, with numerous police cars and ambulances seen in the station’s parking lot. The A1307 road outside the station remains closed as investigators continue their work. Video footage circulating on social media captures the urgency of the situation, showing armed police rushing towards the scene.
The attack reportedly began shortly after the train departed from Peterborough. Due to the ongoing situation, LNER has warned passengers to expect travel disruptions across routes connecting London Kings Cross to Lincoln, Doncaster, Leeds, Bradford Forster Square, and Harrogate. Travelers are advised to defer their journeys if possible.
As this story develops, authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. The community remains on edge as they await further updates from law enforcement regarding this shocking incident. Stay tuned for the latest developments.
