UPDATE: A brutal mass stabbing on a train in Cambridgeshire has left nine people fighting for their lives and two individuals arrested. The shocking incident occurred on the 6.25pm train service from Doncaster to London King’s Cross on November 1, prompting a rapid response from armed police.
Emergency services were alerted at 7:39 PM, leading to the deployment of over 30 officers to Huntingdon station. Authorities have declared a major incident, and Counter-terrorism police are now involved in the investigation.
The British Transport Police confirmed that the mass stabbing was a violent rampage initiated by an assailant armed with a large knife. Eyewitness reports suggest that the suspect was subdued with a Taser by police. Fortunately, there have been no fatalities reported thus far, but the situation remains critical.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer described the events as “deeply concerning,” urging the public to adhere to police guidance. Meanwhile, local MP Ben Obese-Jecty condemned the attack as “appalling and devastating,” expressing his thoughts for the victims and appreciation for the swift response of emergency services.
Chief Superintendent Chris Casey stated, “This is a shocking incident, and my thoughts are with those who have been injured this evening and their families. We’re conducting urgent enquiries to establish what has happened.”
Currently, train services on the East Coast Mainline, operated by LNER, are disrupted, with passengers advised to postpone travel until at least Monday. The railway line between London Kings Cross and destinations such as Lincoln and Leeds is severely impacted, with cordons and roadblocks in place around the station.
Authorities have indicated that further updates will be provided as investigations progress. As this situation develops, the community and the nation remain on high alert, grappling with the aftermath of this violent incident.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story unfolds.
