9 critically injured in Cambridge train stabbings; 2 suspects arrested
What's the story
A stabbing incident on a London North Eastern Railway (LNER) service from Doncaster to King's Cross in the United Kingdom has left at least 10 people injured, with nine believed to have life-threatening injuries. The attack took place on Saturday evening, and armed police intercepted the train at Huntingdon station in Cambridgeshire around 7:40pm local time. Two suspects were arrested at the scene by British Transport Police (BTP).
Emergency response
Witnesses describe panic inside train carriages
The East of England Ambulance Service launched a "large-scale response" with multiple ambulances and air ambulances. Critical care teams, including the East Anglian Air Ambulance and the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance, also confirmed that they had transported patients to hospitals. Witnesses described panic inside the train carriages with blood everywhere and people screaming. One witness said passengers were hiding in toilets, while another saw a man wielding a large knife before being tasered by police.
Official statements
PM, home minister react to incident
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the incident "appalling" and thanked emergency services for their swift response. He also urged people in the area to follow police advice. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said she was "deeply saddened" by the stabbings and confirmed two suspects are in custody. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp described it as a "brutal mass attack" and urged authorities to release more details soon.
Ongoing investigation
Investigation underway, authorities urge witnesses to come forward
The investigation into the Huntingdon attack is ongoing, and authorities have urged anyone with information or footage to come forward. Roads leading into Huntingdon were heavily disrupted as emergency services dealt with the aftermath of the attack. The East Coast Main Line was also affected, with LNER advising passengers not to travel due to emergency activity at Huntingdon station.