UK police say ‘multiple people’ stabbed on train, two suspects arrested
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UK train stabbings injure nine, police arrest two suspects
Nine people were treated for life-threatening injuries after a series of stabbings on a train near Cambridge in eastern England. Two men were arrested in what Prime Minister Keir Starmer called an “appalling incident” British Transport Police said counterterrorism police were supporting its investigation whilst it works to establish the full circumstances and motivation for the incident. One eyewitness told Sky News that one of the suspects, waving a large knife, was tasered by police.
LONDON (Reuters) -Nine people were treated for life-threatening injuries after a series of stabbings on a train near Cambridge in eastern England on Saturday, and two men were arrested in what Prime Minister Keir Starmer called an “appalling incident.”
British Transport Police said counterterrorism police were supporting its investigation whilst it works to establish the full circumstances and motivation for the incident.
“We’re conducting urgent enquiries to establish what has happened, and it could take some time before we are in a position to confirm anything further,” British Transport Police Chief Superintendent Chris Casey said. “At this early stage it would not be appropriate to speculate on the causes of the incident.”
Cambridgeshire police said they were called at 1939 GMT after reports that multiple people had been stabbed on the 1825 service from Doncaster in northern England to London King’s Cross.
Advertisement The train stopped at Huntingdon, with armed officers seen entering the train in videos on social media.
“Armed officers attended and the train was stopped at Huntingdon, where two men were arrested,” the police said.
One eyewitness told Sky News that one of the suspects, waving a large knife, was tasered by police.
The East of England Ambulance Service said it mobilised a large-scale response to Huntingdon Railway Station, which included numerous ambulances and critical care teams, including three air ambulances.
Advertisement Starmer posted on X that the incident was “deeply concerning.”
“My thoughts are with all those affected, and my thanks go to the emergency services for their response,” he said.
(Reporting by James Davey; editing by Kate Holton, Franklin Paul, Rod Nickel and Lincoln Feast)
Huntingdon train stabbings: 10 people rushed to hospital as counter-terror police join investigation
Conservative MP for Huntingdon Ben Obese-Jecty issued an update shortly after 1.30am. He claims the incident was initially responsed to under ‘Operation Plato’ ‘Plato’ is the national code word used by police and emergency services when responding to a “marauding terror attack” Ten people were injured in the attack, nine of whom are believed to have suffered life-threatening injuries.
Police initially declared ‘Operation Plato’ – MP says
Conservative MP for Huntingdon Ben Obese-Jecty issued an update shortly after 1.30am. He claims the incident was initially responsed to under ‘Operation Plato’.
Plato is the national code word used by police and emergency services when responding to a “marauding terror attack”. The decision was later rescinded, authorities said.
Taking to social media he wrote: “I have been on site at Huntingdon Station since 2110hrs liaising with emergency services and news media following the Major Incident.
“Shortly after 12am this morning I met with the Chief Constable of Cambridgeshire Constabulary, Simon Megicks, at Huntingdon Police Station regarding the attack that took place on Saturday evening on the 18.25 LNER train from Doncaster to London Kings Cross.
“The attack occurred after the train left Peterborough and made the unscheduled stop at Huntingdon following the attack. Police responded in minutes from the 999 call under Operation Plato and the first officers on the scene were Cambridgeshire Constabulary Response Officers, then backed up by Firearms Officers shortly afterwards.
“Two individuals were arrested at the scene. Ten people were injured in the attack, nine of whom are believed to have suffered life-threatening injuries.
“This was an appalling and devastating attack. My thoughts are with all those victims who were injured during this heinous attack. I would like to pay tribute to the incredible and immediate response of the emergency services, particularly the Response Officers from Cambridgeshire Constabulary who were first to arrive on the scene with the suspect still armed and at large.
“British Transport Police has primacy in this investigation and is being supported by local officers and resources from Cambridgeshire Constabulary as well as Counter Terrorism Policing.”
UK mass stabbing: 10 injured, 9 critical as multiple people stabbed on London-bound train, 2 suspects arrested; Watch video
A mass stabbing incident on a train in Cambridgeshire, East England, left at least 10 people injured, with nine suffering life-threatening injuries. Two suspects were arrested after the Saturday evening attack, and Counter Terrorism Policing units are supporting the investigation. The attack took place on the 6:25 PM (local time) service train from Doncaster to London King’s Cross, with the law enforcement and emergency service officials responding to the incident when the train was stopped at Huntingdon. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed his concern over the attack, stating that the incident was “appalling” and “deeply concerning” He urged the public to avoid the area and to follow official updates as the investigation continues.
A mass stabbing incident on a train in Cambridgeshire, East England, left at least 10 people injured, with nine suffering life-threatening injuries. Two suspects were arrested after the Saturday evening attack, and Counter Terrorism Policing units are supporting the investigation into the incident, which prompted a major incident declaration, according to British Transport Police(BTP).
“Ten people have been taken to the hospital following a multiple stabbing on a train in Cambridgeshire. Nine are believed to have suffered life-threatening injuries. A major incident has been declared, and Counter Terrorism Policing are supporting our investigation,” the BTP said in a post on X.
UK mass stabbing incident in Cambridgeshire: What happened?
The BTP stated that the attack took place on the 6:25 PM (local time) service train from Doncaster to London King’s Cross, with the law enforcement and emergency service officials responding to the incident when the train was stopped at Huntingdon.”We are currently responding to an incident on a train to Huntingdon where multiple people have been stabbed. Officers are in attendance alongside Cambridgeshire Police, and two people have been arrested. Further updates will be shared here,” the BTP said.
“The train involved was the 6:25 PM service from Doncaster to London King’s Cross. A full update will follow shortly,” it added.”This is a shocking incident and first and foremost my thoughts are with those who have been injured this evening and their families,” said BTP Chief Superintendent Chris Casey. “We’re conducting urgent enquiries to establish what has happened, and it could take some time before we are in a position to confirm anything further. At this early stage, it would not be appropriate to speculate on the causes of the incident,” he added. Casey further stated that police operations are continuing at the station, with cordons and road closures in place.”Trains are not currently running through the area,” Casey said, thanking the public for their patience and cooperation.
UK PM Keir Starmer expresses concern over UK train attack
The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed his concern over the attack, stating that the incident was “appalling.” “The appalling incident on a train near Huntingdon is deeply concerning. My thoughts are with all those affected, and my thanks go to the emergency services for their response. Anyone in the area should follow the advice of the police,” Starmer said in a post on X.
The UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood also reacted to the incident, saying she was “deeply saddened” and had received regular updates on the investigation.”I am deeply saddened to hear about the stabbings in Huntingdon. My thoughts go out to all those affected. Two suspects have been immediately arrested and taken into custody. I am receiving regular updates on the investigation. I urge people to avoid comment and speculation at this early stage,” Mahmood said in a post on X.
Police have urged the public to avoid the area and to follow official updates as the investigation continues.
(With inputs from ANI)
Huntingdon train stabbing latest: Nine people suffer ‘life-threatening injuries’ as counter-terror police join investigation
Armed police called to Huntingdon station at 7.39pm on Saturday. Reports of multiple people stabbed on a train and a man seen with a large knife. Two people were arrested and several people are in hospital. Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer called the incident “deeply concerning” and thanked the emergency services.
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Armed police rushed to a railway station after reports of multiple people stabbed on a train and a man seen with a large knife.
More than 30 Cambridgeshire Constabulary officers, alongside the British Transport Police, were sent to Huntingdon at 7.39pm on Saturday. Two people were arrested and several people are in hospital.
Witnesses described passengers hiding in the toilets to escape the rampage, with one person saying there was “blood everywhere” and people were getting “stamped” on as they tried to flee.
The attack is understood to have started shortly after the LNER train left Peterborough station.
Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer called the incident “deeply concerning” and thanked the emergency services.
The railway station is closed and all lines are blocked. The A1307 has also been closed on the approach to the town centre.
Cambridgeshire Constabulary said in a statement: “We were called at 7.39pm with reports that multiple people had been stabbed on a train.
“Armed officers attended and the train was stopped at Huntingdon, where two men were arrested. A number of people have been taken to hospital.”
Cambridgeshire train stabbing: 10 people injured in attack; police arrest two suspects – latest updates
A man with a large knife is believed to have been shot with a Taser by police after the attack on a high speed train after it left Peterborough station in Cambridgeshire. Two people have been arrested over the stabbings which happened on the 6.25pm train service. London North Eastern Railway, which operates East Coast Mainline services in the UK, said disruption to services was expected to last until Monday. One witness told The Times there was “blood everywhere” and people were getting “stamped” on by others as they tried to flee the rampage. Home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has urged the public to “avoid comment and speculation” in the wake of the incident. The incident is described as “appalling and devastating” by the MP for Huntingdon Ben Obese-Jecty, who described it as ‘appalling’ and ‘devastating’ Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer described the attack as � “deeply concerning”.
Counter-terrorism police are involved in the investigation.
A man with a large knife is believed to have been shot with a Taser by police after the attack on a high speed train after it left Peterborough station in Cambridgeshire.
British Transport Police (BTP) said two people have been arrested over the stabbings which happened on the 6.25pm train service.
Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer described the attack as “deeply concerning”.
BTP said a major incident was declared, and at one point declared “Plato”, the national code word used by police and emergency services when responding to a “marauding terror attack”, before the latter declaration was subsequently rescinded.
Witnesses have spoken of seeing a man with a large knife and passengers hiding in the toilets to escape the rampage, The Times reported. One told the paper there was “blood everywhere” and people were getting “stamped” on by others as they tried to flee.
Images from the scene and from social media showed scores of blue-light police cars and emergency vehicles in a station car park , and a team of armed police running towards the stationary train at Huntingdon station. Officers wearing forensic suits, with a police dog, could be seen on the platform.
The attack is understood to have started shortly after the LNER train left Peterborough station.
Ch Supt Chris Casey said: “This is a shocking incident and first and foremost my thoughts are with those who have been injured this evening and their families … At this early stage it would not be appropriate to speculate on the causes of the incident.”
MP for Huntingdon Ben Obese-Jecty called the incident “appalling and devastating”.
London North Eastern Railway, which operates East Coast Mainline services in the UK, said disruption to services in the area was expected to last until Monday, with passengers advised to defer their travel where possible.
What we don’t yet know: the identity of the victims, and the identity of the arrested suspects. Share
1h ago 03.06 GMT David Horne, managing director of train operator London North Eastern Railway, said the company is “deeply shocked and saddened by this serious incident”. He said in a statement: “Our thoughts are very much with everyone involved.” “I would like to thank the emergency services for their quick and professional response and the care they have provided to those injured. Anyone with information who hasn’t already spoken to police is urged to contact British Transport Police. “The safety and wellbeing of everyone affected will remain our priority. We will continue to do everything we can to support our customers and colleagues during this difficult time.” Share
1h ago 02.57 GMT Home secretary urges public not to speculate The home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has urged the public to “avoid comment and speculation” in the wake of the stabbings and said she was receiving regular updates on the investigation. I am deeply saddened to hear about the stabbings in Huntingdon.
My thoughts go out to all those affected.
Two suspects have been immediately arrested and taken into custody.
I am receiving regular updates on the investigation.
I urge people to avoid comment and… — Shabana Mahmood MP (@ShabanaMahmood) November 1, 2025 Share
1h ago 02.56 GMT Some more reaction is coming in. Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative leader, said she was “deeply disturbed” by the reports from Huntingdon. “This is an absolutely horrific attack and my thoughts are with all those affected including the emergency responders at the scene,” she wrote on X. Deeply disturbed by the reports emerging from Huntingdon.
This is an absolutely horrific attack and my thoughts are with all those affected including the emergency responders at the scene. https://t.co/rJ2t3z27Vx — Kemi Badenoch (@KemiBadenoch) November 1, 2025 Share
1h ago 02.48 GMT Trains will be disrupted until Monday London North Eastern Railway, which operates East Coast Mainline services in the UK, said disruption to services in the area was expected to last until Monday, with passengers advised to defer their travel where possible. Share
1h ago 02.45 GMT Witness describes ‘blood everywhere’ Some witness accounts of the incident have started to come through. Witnesses have spoken of seeing a man with a large knife and passengers hiding in the toilets to escape the rampage, The Times reported. One told the paper there was “blood everywhere” and people were getting “stamped” on by others as they tried to flee. The witness said: “I heard some people shouting we love (you).” The Sun said another witness described the attack as “like something from a film”, adding: “It was a terrible scene, really violent.” One man, who gave his name as Gavin, told Sky News he believed he saw a suspect being tasered before he was arrested. He said: “Essentially, as they got closer to him, started shouting, like, get down get down. He then was waving a knife, quite a large knife, and then they detained him. “I think it was a Taser that got him down in the end.” Share
1h ago 02.43 GMT What we don’t know: We are yet to receive any details from the police on the identity of the injured people and the two arrested suspects. Share
1h ago 02.35 GMT Chief superintendent says ‘not appropriate to speculate on the causes of incident’ British Transport Police Chief Superintendent Chris Casey has been speaking. “This is a shocking incident and first and foremost my thoughts are with those who have been injured this evening and their families. “We’re conducting urgent enquiries to establish what has happened, and it could take some time before we are in a position to confirm anything further. At this early stage it would not be appropriate to speculate on the causes of the incident. “Our response is ongoing at the station and will be for some time. Cordons are in place and trains are not currently running through the area, and there are also some road closures. “I thank the public for their patience and their cooperation this evening which has already greatly assisted our policing response. We will update you again as soon as we have more information.” Share
2h ago 02.22 GMT Major incident declared A statement from the British Transport Police said the attack has been declared a ‘major incident’. The statement said: “We can confirm that at 7.42pm today (1 November) British Transport Police were called to reports of a multiple stabbing on board the 6.25pm train service from Doncaster to London King’s Cross. “Officers immediately attended Huntingdon station alongside paramedics. “Armed police from Cambridgeshire Police boarded the train and arrested two people in connection to the incident who have been taken to police custody. “Ten people have been taken to hospital with nine believed to have suffered life-threatening injuries. One is being treated for non life-threatening injuries. There have been no fatalities. “This has been declared a major incident and Counter Terrorism Policing are supporting our investigation whilst we work to establish the full circumstances and motivation for this incident.” Share
2h ago 02.17 GMT Police used, then rescinded terror attack code word The Press Association is reporting that police responding to the mass stabbing on a train near Huntingdon at one point declared “Plato”, the national code word used by police and emergency services when responding to a “marauding terror attack”. The declaration was later rescinded, British Transport Police said. Share