A terrifying knife attack has shaken commuters after a man was brutally stabbed aboard a train travelling from Huntingdon to London, prompting a major police manhunt across Cambridgeshire.
Violent Assault on Moving Train
The shocking incident occurred around 5pm on Tuesday afternoon as the Thameslink service made its journey towards the capital. According to eyewitness accounts, a male passenger was suddenly and violently attacked with a knife while the train was in motion.
British Transport Police have confirmed they are treating this as a serious assault and have launched an extensive investigation to locate the perpetrator, who fled the scene before authorities arrived.
Emergency Response and Investigation
Emergency services rushed to the scene following distressed passenger calls, with paramedics providing immediate medical attention to the victim. The injured man was subsequently transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of what police described as 'serious but non-life-threatening injuries.'
Detective Inspector Paul Bull from British Transport Police stated: 'This was a frightening attack on a busy commuter service, and we're urgently appealing to anyone with information to come forward. Our investigation is progressing rapidly, and we're following several strong lines of enquiry.'
Passenger Trauma and Service Disruption
The violent incident caused significant disruption to evening commuter services between Huntingdon and London, with multiple trains delayed or cancelled during the police investigation.
Passengers aboard the affected service reported scenes of panic and confusion following the stabbing. One commuter described the atmosphere as 'absolutely terrifying' and expressed concern about rising violence on public transport.
Ongoing Manhunt and Public Appeal
Police have reassured the public that they are dedicating substantial resources to locating the suspect and have increased patrols in the area. Forensic teams have conducted extensive examinations of the train carriage where the attack occurred.
Investigators are particularly interested in speaking with any passengers who may have witnessed the altercation or have mobile phone footage that could assist in identifying the attacker.
Anyone with information about this disturbing incident is urged to contact British Transport Police immediately, referencing incident number 427 of 19 March.
