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APUK police say 10 people hospitalized after train stabbing attack, 9 with life-threatening injuries A horrific mass stabbing attack unfolded on Saturday evening aboard a London North Eastern Railway (LNER) service traveling from Doncaster to London King's Cross, leaving ten people hospitalized with nine suffering life-threatening injuries. The attack took place near Huntingdon railway station in Cambridgeshire, approximately 120 kilometers north of London.According to British Transport Police (BTP), the emergency call was received at 7:39 pm local time reporting multiple stabbings on the train. Armed officers from Cambridgeshire Police boarded the train at Huntingdon station after it was halted, arresting two men in connection with the attack. One suspect was reportedly restrained with a taser after brandishing a large knife, as eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos with passengers fleeing bloodied aisles, some hiding in toilets to escape.A total of ten people were taken to hospital for treatment; nine had life-threatening injuries while one suffered non-life-threatening wounds. There have been no fatalities reported so far. Emergency response included over 30 police officers, multiple ambulances, critical care teams, and three air ambulances, highlighting the scale and urgency of the incident.Live EventsThe train had departed Peterborough shortly before the attack, and as it approached Huntingdon, the assault unfolded. Passengers recounted "horrendous scenes" with blood everywhere and people desperately trying to escape. Some victims collapsed after being stabbed, leading to intense panic onboard.The British Transport Police declared the event a "major incident" and initially issued a "Plato" alert, a national code used for marauding terrorist attacks before rescinding it later, according to social media users. Counter Terrorism Policing has joined the investigation as a precaution, although police have not yet confirmed the motive behind the attack.Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the "appalling incident" as "deeply concerning," extending his thoughts to those affected and thanking emergency responders for their swift action. Paul Bristow, mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, described receiving reports of "horrendous scenes" during the incident and expressed solidarity with victims and witnesses.The incident has caused significant disruption on the East Coast Main Line, leading to suspension of rail services in the area and a closure of Huntingdon station and the nearby A1307 road as police secured the scene.Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances, reviewing CCTV footage and interviewing passengers. The arrest of two suspects—one directly involved in brandishing a weapon and the role of the second still unclear—marks a critical step toward understanding and resolving the case.Add as a Reliable and Trusted News Source Add Now! (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) Read More News onmass stabbing UK trainKing's Crossmass stabbingHuntingdoncambridgeshireBritish Transport PoliceKeir Starmer (Catch all the Business News, Breaking News and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online....moreless (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)Read More News onmass stabbing UK trainKing's Crossmass stabbingHuntingdoncambridgeshireBritish Transport PoliceKeir Starmer(Catch all the Business News, Breaking News and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online....moreless Explore More Stories123
