UPDATE: A shocking mass stabbing incident aboard a train near Cambridge has left one victim in critical condition and prompted urgent action from the police. Newly released footage reveals that the 32-year-old suspect, now confirmed as the only assailant, demanded police to “kill” him before being tasered and arrested on November 2, 2025.
According to the British Transport Police (BTP), this brutal attack resulted in ten individuals being hospitalized, with one remaining in a life-threatening state. The victim in critical condition is identified as Andrew Johnson, the driver of the LNER train. Authorities credit Johnson’s heroic actions in attempting to stop the attacker as pivotal in potentially saving many lives.
The suspect boarded the train at Peterborough shortly before the incident, making a swift and violent move that left passengers in panic. Following the attack, armed police officers quickly responded, with dramatic footage surfacing on social media showing the moment they tasered the suspect.
A taxi driver who filmed the arrest described the chaotic scene, reporting that the suspect was repeatedly shouting “kill me” before being subdued. The BTP confirmed that a knife was recovered from the scene, which heightened the urgency of their response.
While the Counter Terrorism Policing was initially involved in the investigation, authorities have stated there is currently no evidence to suggest that this was a terrorist incident. A 35-year-old man who was arrested at the scene has since been released, having no connection to the attack.
As the investigation continues, the community remains on edge, grappling with the aftermath of this frightening event. Officials are urging anyone with additional information to come forward as they work to piece together the circumstances surrounding this attack.
Stay tuned for further updates as this developing story unfolds, with more details expected to emerge shortly.
