A violent knife attack at Huntingdon railway station has left a man hospitalised with serious injuries, sparking a major police investigation into the shocking incident.
Emergency services rushed to the Cambridgeshire station on Tuesday evening following reports of a stabbing. Paramedics treated the victim at the scene before transporting him to hospital where he remains in a stable condition.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
British Transport Police have confirmed they are treating the incident as attempted murder and have launched a thorough investigation. Detective Inspector Steve Twell stated: "This was a serious assault that has left a man with significant injuries."
"We believe there were several people in the station at the time who may have witnessed what happened, and we're urging them to come forward."
Station Closure and Investigation
The station was temporarily closed while forensic teams conducted a thorough examination of the scene. Police have been reviewing CCTV footage from the station and surrounding areas as part of their investigation.
Local commuters expressed shock at the violent incident, with one regular passenger describing Huntingdon as "usually such a quiet station."
Ongoing Knife Crime Concerns
This latest stabbing comes amid growing concerns about knife crime across the UK. The British Transport Police have reassured the public that additional patrols will be visible in the area while the investigation continues.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact British Transport Police immediately, quoting reference number 240 of 28 May.
