Chaos on the Rails: Huntingdon Train Stabbing Leaves Nine Fighting for Life
A horrifying scene unfolded in Cambridgeshire when a train journey turned into chaos after a mass stabbing left ten people hospitalized — nine of them with life-threatening injuries. The violent attack took place aboard the 18:25 service from Doncaster to London King’s Cross, forcing the train to make an emergency stop at Huntingdon Station as terrified passengers scrambled for safety.
According to police, two suspects were arrested at the scene, and a “major incident” was declared. The investigation is being supported by counter-terrorism officers, though authorities have not yet confirmed any motive. Armed officers quickly arrived, and witnesses say one of the suspects was tasered and restrained on the platform.
Eyewitnesses described scenes of pure panic as the stabbing began roughly ten minutes after the train departed from Peterborough. One passenger recalled seeing a man sprint down the carriage with a blood-soaked arm shouting, “They’ve got a knife — run!” Others rushed to escape, while some tried desperately to help the injured. Blood reportedly covered the seats and walls of several carriages.
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In one remarkable act of bravery, an older man was said to have stepped in front of the attacker to protect a young girl, suffering serious wounds to his head and neck. Fellow passengers used their jackets to try to stop the bleeding while praying that the attacker wouldn’t enter their carriage. One man described it as “ten to fifteen minutes that felt like forever.”
Witnesses outside the train also reported seeing passengers running down the platform bleeding, with one man “completely covered in blood.” Emergency services rushed to the scene, surrounding the station with flashing lights as paramedics treated victims on the platform and nearby roads were closed off.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the attack “appalling” and “deeply concerning,” urging the public to follow the directions of local authorities. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp and other MPs described the scenes as “horrifying,” sending their thoughts to those affected.
The British Transport Police later confirmed that the initial “Plato” alert — a code used for terror-related incidents — had been declared and then rescinded once more information was gathered. Chief Superintendent Chris Casey called it a “shocking incident” and emphasized that the response would continue for some time as investigators work to determine what happened.
Knife crime in England and Wales has been steadily rising over the past decade, with recent attacks — including this one — reigniting national concern. For now, Huntingdon remains a town in shock, as police piece together how an ordinary evening train journey turned into one of the most terrifying events in recent British memory.
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