URGENT UPDATE: A shocking train stabbing incident has led to the arrest of two suspects after a chaotic scene unfolded yesterday, October 16, 2023, on a service traveling between Doncaster and London Kings Cross. Eyewitness video captures the moment police deployed a taser on a man who was shouting at officers before being restrained at Huntingdon Station.
The incident resulted in 11 victims receiving hospital treatment, with two individuals currently in a life-threatening condition. Initial reports indicated that nine victims had life-threatening injuries, but four have since been discharged from the hospital. The police confirmed this morning that a 32-year-old black British national and a 35-year-old British national of Caribbean descent have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Witnesses reported alarming scenes as the suspect shouted, “kill me, kill me, kill me,” before police intervened. Viorel, a 42-year-old taxi driver who filmed the incident, described the tense atmosphere as armed officers from Cambridgeshire Constabulary arrived on the scene within eight minutes of the emergency call being made.
British Transport Police (BTP) Superintendent John Loveless stated, “Two men were brought into police custody, where they remain this morning.” He also emphasized that the incident is not being treated as terrorism-related, clarifying that there is no evidence to suggest a terrorist motive. Counter-terrorism units initially supported the operation but have since stepped back from the investigation, which is now led by BTP.
Superintendent Loveless urged the public to remain calm, saying, “Our officers are there to reassure the public and to address any concerns they may have.” He added that travelers should expect a heightened police presence throughout the transport network today to ensure safety and security.
As investigations continue, authorities are working swiftly to determine the full circumstances and motivations behind this violent incident. The community is left shaken, with many unsure of their safety on public transport.
Stay tuned for more updates as we monitor this developing story.
