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Train Stabbing Near Huntingdon Leaves Several Injured as Police Make Two Arrests

Officials urge restraint pending confirmation of casualty numbers, motive, weapon.

Overview

  • Cambridgeshire Police said emergency services were alerted shortly after 7:30 p.m. local time and the London‑bound train was stopped at Huntingdon.
  • British Transport Police reported that two people were arrested at the scene.
  • Several injured passengers were taken to hospital, with no official tally or assessment of severity released.
  • National Rail closed Huntingdon station as a large emergency response was deployed.
  • British media cited eyewitness estimates of six to twelve injured, and the prime minister and home secretary called for the public to avoid speculation.