A mass stabbing on a high-speed train from Doncaster to London on Saturday evening left 11 people injured, with five discharged from hospital by Sunday evening. One suspect, a 32-year-old black British national, remains in custody on suspicion of attempted murder, while another has been released without charge.
The attack occurred on the 6.25pm LNER service, with passengers pulling emergency alarms at 7.42pm. The train made an unscheduled stop at Huntingdon station in Cambridgeshire, where police Tasered a man carrying a knife. Witnesses described 'pure panic' and 'blood everywhere' as passengers hid in toilets.
A member of LNER rail staff, described as a hero, remains in hospital with life-threatening injuries after intervening. Deputy Chief Constable Stuart Cundy of British Transport Police said: 'Having viewed the CCTV, the actions of the member of rail staff were nothing short of heroic and undoubtedly saved people's lives.'
Police have stated there is no indication of terrorism, and the incident is being treated as isolated. Defence Secretary John Healey called it an 'isolated attack', urging the public to continue normal travel. King Charles and Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed shock and sympathy for those affected.
