A stabbing incident on a train near Huntingdon has left multiple people injured, prompting a swift response from armed police. The incident occurred shortly after the London North Eastern Railway (LNER) train departed from Peterborough station on October 7, 2023, at approximately 7:39 PM. According to Cambridgeshire Constabulary, two men have been arrested in connection with the attack.
Witnesses described chaotic scenes on the train, with reports of a man wielding a large knife. Eyewitness accounts indicated that passengers sought refuge in toilets, trying to escape the violence. One witness recounted, “There was blood everywhere,” adding that the situation felt surreal, likening it to a scene from a film.
Emergency services, including armed officers, arrived at Huntingdon station shortly after the alarm was raised. Video footage circulating on social media showed numerous police vehicles and emergency responders rushing to the scene. The train was halted at Huntingdon, where authorities confirmed that several people were taken to hospital for treatment.
In a statement, Cambridgeshire Constabulary confirmed, “We were called at 7:39 PM with reports that multiple people had been stabbed on a train. Armed officers attended, and the train was stopped at Huntingdon, where two men were arrested.” The police also noted that the A1307 road has been closed to facilitate their response to the situation.
As the incident unfolded, Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed his concern via social media. He stated, “The appalling incident on a train near Huntingdon is deeply concerning. My thoughts are with all those affected, and my thanks go to the emergency services for their response.”
Local officials, including Paul Bristow, mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, described the scenes as “horrendous.” The disruption caused by the attack prompted LNER to advise passengers against traveling, citing major disruptions across their routes.
National Rail reported that Huntingdon station was closed, with all lines blocked as emergency services continued to manage the incident. Authorities are working to gather more information about the circumstances surrounding the attack, and the investigation remains ongoing.
As the situation develops, police have urged the public to adhere to their guidance and remain vigilant. With multiple injuries reported, the impact of this violent episode is being felt not only by those directly involved but by the wider community as well.
