Overview
- Anthony Williams, 32, appeared at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court charged with 10 counts of attempted murder, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and possession of a bladed article, and was remanded to appear at Cambridge Crown Court on 1 December.
- Scunthorpe United confirmed defender Jonathan Gjoshe suffered non‑life‑threatening injuries in the attack and remains in hospital, with BBC reports saying he underwent surgery after a bicep wound.
- Eleven people received hospital treatment after the stabbing on the Doncaster–London LNER service, with several discharged and an LNER staff member reported as critical but stable.
- The Crown Prosecution Service said it has decided to prosecute Williams for 11 counts of attempted murder and noted the charging decisions will be kept under review as evidence is assessed.
- Police also charged Williams over a separate knife attack at Pontoon Dock DLR station earlier the same day, and investigators said there is currently no indication of a terrorism motive.