A quiet evening commute turned into a scene of terror aboard a Thameslink service from Huntingdon as four teenagers, including a 17-year-old girl - the youngest victim - were brutally stabbed in a shocking knife attack that has left the local community reeling.
Chaos on the Commuter Line
The violent assault unfolded around 5:30 PM on Tuesday as the train approached St Neots station, sending panic through carriages filled with evening travellers. Emergency services rushed to the scene following multiple distressed calls from terrified passengers witnessing the bloody confrontation.
British Transport Police confirmed they are hunting multiple suspects following the coordinated attack that left four young people with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Victims Rushed to Hospital
Paramedics from the East of England Ambulance Service treated the wounded at the scene before transporting them to Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge for emergency treatment. Medical staff reported all victims were in stable condition following surgery for their wounds.
One shaken passenger, who wished to remain anonymous, described the scene as "absolute chaos" with people screaming and fleeing through carriages as the violence erupted.
Police Investigation Intensifies
Detective Chief Inspector Sam Khine of British Transport Police addressed the media, stating: "This was a terrifying incident for those on board, and we're working tirelessly to identify those responsible. We believe this was a targeted attack rather than random violence against members of the public."
Forensic teams have been conducting extensive searches of the train and station area, while CCTV from multiple cameras is being carefully reviewed by investigators.
Community Shock and Outrage
The attack has sparked renewed concerns about knife crime among young people in the region, with local councillors calling for urgent action. Huntingdon MP Jonathan Djanogly expressed his "deep concern" about the rising trend of youth violence affecting market towns previously considered safe from such brutal crimes.
Thameslink services experienced significant disruption following the incident, with replacement bus services operating between Huntingdon and St Neots during the police investigation.
Anyone with information about the attack is urged to contact British Transport Police immediately, quoting reference number 240 of 18 March.
