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Ten Injured, Two Arrested After Stabbings on UK Train Near Huntingdon

The investigation is being supported by Counter Terrorism Policing after authorities declared a major incident.

Overview

  • British Transport Police said ten people were taken to hospital, nine with life-threatening injuries and one with non-life-threatening injuries, with no fatalities reported.
  • Armed officers stopped the 6:25 p.m. DoncasterLondon King’s Cross service at Huntingdon and arrested two men, after the first 999 call at 7:39 p.m.
  • BTP confirmed the incident as a major incident and said Counter Terrorism Policing is supporting enquiries while the motive is still being established.
  • Witnesses reported a suspect with a large knife, passengers sheltering in toilets, and a possible Taser deployment during the arrests, according to media interviews.
  • LNER advised passengers not to travel as all lines through Huntingdon were blocked and the station closed, with police appealing for information and urging people to avoid speculation.