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Stephen Crean Named as Passenger Who Confronted LNER Train Attacker

Police describe an inquiry supported by counter-terrorism teams that is not being treated as terrorism.

Overview

  • British Transport Police say two men were detained after the attack, with one released and one remaining in custody.
  • Ten people were taken to hospital, the train guard is in a life-threatening condition, and five others have been discharged.
  • A friend’s Facebook post says Crean is recovering at home as tributes praise his intervention.
  • Driver Andrew Johnson raised the alarm and diverted the service to Huntingdon, allowing emergency crews to reach casualties quickly.
  • The stabbings occurred shortly after the 6.25pm DoncasterLondon King’s Cross service left Peterborough, and no motive has been disclosed.