A routine commuter journey turned into a scene of horror when a man was brutally stabbed multiple times aboard a train travelling from Huntingdon to London King's Cross.
The violent attack occurred on Tuesday afternoon, sending shockwaves through the carriage and leaving fellow passengers terrified. British Transport Police have confirmed they are treating the incident as attempted murder.
Chaos on the Commuter Line
Emergency services rushed to Stevenage station just after 4:30 PM following desperate reports of a stabbing onboard the Thameslink service. Paramedics from the East of England Ambulance Service discovered a man with multiple stab wounds, fighting for his life.
"The victim sustained serious injuries and was immediately transported to a major trauma centre," a police spokesperson confirmed. "His condition remains critical but stable."
Massive Police Manhunt Underway
British Transport Police have launched a full-scale investigation, with detectives working around the clock to identify and apprehend the suspect. The force has released limited details but confirms they are following several strong leads.
Witnesses described scenes of panic as the attack unfolded. "People were screaming, trying to get away from what was happening," one shaken passenger reported. "It was absolute chaos - nobody expects something like this on their evening commute."
Rail Services Disrupted
The violent incident caused significant disruption to rail services during the evening rush hour. Thameslink services between Peterborough and London were temporarily suspended while police conducted their initial investigation.
Network Rail and Thameslink have both issued apologies to affected passengers, with replacement bus services arranged for stranded commuters.
Anyone with information about the attack is urged to contact British Transport Police immediately, quoting reference number 240 of 28 May.
