Multiple people were stabbed on a train traveling from Doncaster to London, prompting an extensive police and emergency response. The incident occurred Saturday evening on the 1825 LNER service near Huntingdon station. Armed police and emergency responders attended the scene, with two suspects arrested.
Cambridgeshire Police confirmed officers arrived at 7:39 PM after reports of multiple passengers being attacked. An eyewitness described a suspect wearing a black mask, while others reported chaotic scenes, including bloodstains and panic among passengers. At least 12 individuals required medical attention, and train services in the area were severely disrupted.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the incident “deeply concerning,” expressing solidarity with victims and praising emergency responders. The A1307 road near Huntingdon was closed, and over 30 officers deployed to the site. LNER confirmed ongoing disruptions around Huntingdon station.
