URGENT UPDATE: Two men have been arrested following a shocking multiple stabbing incident on a train traveling between Doncaster and London Kings Cross yesterday. Police swiftly responded to the emergency, using a taser to subdue a suspect at Huntingdon Station. The gravity of the situation escalated as the assailant was reportedly shouting “kill me, kill me, kill me” at officers before being restrained.
As of this morning, police confirmed that two suspects, a 32-year-old black British national and a 35-year-old British national of Caribbean descent, are in custody on suspicion of attempted murder. Superintendent John Loveless of the British Transport Police stated, “Two men were brought into police custody, where they remain this morning.”
In total, 11 people sustained injuries in the attack, with two individuals remaining in a life-threatening condition. Reports indicate that four others have been discharged from the hospital. Emergency services transported ten victims by ambulance, while another individual later sought treatment independently. Initially, nine victims were assessed for life-threatening injuries.
The incident, which is not being treated as terrorism-related, prompted a significant police response, with armed officers from Cambridgeshire Constabulary detaining the suspects within eight minutes of the emergency call. Superintendent Loveless reassured the public, stating, “Our officers are there to reassure the public and to address any concerns they may have.”
Eyewitness Viorel, a 42-year-old taxi driver who filmed the confrontation, described the scene as chaotic, with the suspect shouting aggressively at police. “It was terrifying,” he said, reflecting the emotional impact of the incident on witnesses.
Authorities have declared a major incident, with a high visibility presence of police officers expected across stations and trains today to maintain public safety. Superintendent Loveless emphasized that investigations are ongoing to uncover the full circumstances and motivations behind this shocking event.
As the situation develops, the public is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity. Further updates will follow as more information becomes available.
