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The Prime Minister has issued a statement after several people have been rushed to hospital following an "appalling" stabbing incident on a train in Cambridgeshire . British Transport Police (BTP) and Cambridgeshire Constabulary were called to the incident that took place in Huntingdon , Cambridgeshire, on Saturday evening (November 1) at around 7:39pm. Following the stabbing, a "do not travel" warning has been issued by trainline company LNER. See our live blog for ongoing updates on the Huntingdon stabbing incident. Since the incident, officials have confirmed that two people have been arrested, and several people have been taken to hospital. In a post shared on social media platform X, formerly Twitter , Sir Keir Starmer said the incident in Huntingdon was “deeply concerning”. The Prime Minister said: “The appalling incident on a train near Huntingdon is deeply concerning. “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.” The Home Secretary also released a statement regarding the attack, urging the public to “avoid comment and speculation at this early stage”. In a statement on X, Shabana Mahmood said: “I am deeply saddened to hear about the stabbings in Huntingdon. My thoughts go out to all those affected. “Two suspects have been immediately arrested and taken into custody. I am receiving regular updates on the investigation. I urge people to avoid comment and speculation at this early stage.” At around 9pm, Cambridgeshire Constabulary shared a statement on Facebook, which reads: "We were called at 7.39pm with reports that multiple people had been stabbed on a train. "Armed officers attended and the train was stopped at Huntingdon, where two men were arrested. A number of people have been taken to hospital. The incident remains ongoing and the A1307 has been closed as you approach the town centre." Paul Bristow, the mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, said in a post on X: “Hearing reports of horrendous scenes on a train in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. “Cambridgeshire Police are at the scene and two people have been arrested. Thoughts and prayers with everyone affected.” London North Eastern Railway (LNER), which operates East Coast Mainline services in the UK, said: “We are aware of an incident involving one of our trains. “Our immediate concern is for the welfare of our customers and crew who are on board. “We are in the process of gathering all the details we can and are liaising with British Transport Police.”
