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Two Arrested After Mass Stabbing on London-Bound Train Leaves Nine Critically Injured

Police have declared a major incident, with counterterrorism officers supporting the search for a motive.

Overview

  • The attack occurred on the 18:25 LNER service from Doncaster to London King’s Cross shortly after departing Peterborough, and the train was diverted to stop at Huntingdon.
  • Armed officers boarded at Huntingdon and detained two suspects, and police said ten people were taken to hospital, nine with life-threatening injuries and one with non life-threatening injuries.
  • British Transport Police reported no fatalities as of early Sunday, and investigators are conducting urgent enquiries to establish what happened.
  • A large-scale medical response was deployed, including multiple ambulances and air ambulances, and a witness told Sky News a suspect was subdued with a Taser.
  • Huntingdon station remains closed with lines blocked and LNER advising customers not to travel, as cordons and road closures stay in place during the investigation.