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32-Year-Old Charged With Attempted Murder After Huntingdon Train Stabbings

Police say the attack is not being treated as terrorism.

Overview

  • British Transport Police said Anthony Williams, 32, of Peterborough, has been charged with multiple counts of attempted murder, actual bodily harm and possession of a bladed article.
  • Prosecutors said a large volume of CCTV and witness evidence has been gathered, and Williams was due to appear at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
  • Police confirmed a second man initially detained was released without charge after being cleared of involvement.
  • Officials said five people remain in hospital, including an LNER staff member described as critically but stably injured after intervening to protect passengers.
  • Counter Terrorism Policing has stepped back from the inquiry, with British Transport Police leading the investigation and an increased uniformed presence on the rail network.