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Nine Critically Injured in Mass Stabbing on London‑Bound LNER Train

Police have declared a major incident with counter‑terrorism officers supporting the inquiry.

Overview

  • Armed officers boarded at Huntingdon and arrested two men after the 6:25 pm Doncaster–King’s Cross service reported multiple stabbings shortly after leaving Peterborough.
  • British Transport Police said 10 people were taken to hospital, nine with life‑threatening injuries, and reported no fatalities.
  • Investigators are working to establish motive, and officials urged the public not to speculate and to share information with police.
  • A large multi‑agency response deployed more than 30 officers, numerous ambulances and air ambulances, with forensic searches ongoing.
  • Huntingdon station and lines remain closed with severe disruption on the LNER route and nearby road closures, including the A1307, and a do‑not‑travel advisory in place.