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Huntingdon Train Stabbing Hero Samir Zitouni Discharged From Hospital

Police say the long-serving LNER host credited with saving lives will recover at home, with the suspect remanded ahead of a 1 December court date.

Overview

  • British Transport Police confirmed on 15 November that Samir Zitouni, 48, has left hospital and will continue his recovery at home.
  • The LNER customer experience host of more than 20 years has been praised for protecting passengers and was reportedly armed with a frying pan during the attack.
  • Eleven people were treated in hospital after the 1 November stabbings on the DoncasterLondon King’s Cross service, shortly after it left Peterborough and made an unscheduled stop at Huntingdon.
  • Zitouni’s family thanked the public for their support and asked for privacy, noting he faces a significant recovery.
  • Anthony Williams, 32, has been charged with 10 counts of attempted murder, remains in custody, and is due at Cambridge Crown Court on 1 December, as fundraising and calls for formal recognition of Zitouni’s bravery continue.