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

Counterterrorism officers are assisting a major incident investigation into the attack.

Overview

  • Ten people were taken to hospital, with nine reported to have life‑threatening injuries and no fatalities confirmed.
  • The attack occurred on the 18:25 LNER service from Doncaster to London King’s Cross shortly after departing Peterborough.
  • Armed officers intercepted the train at Huntingdon, where two suspects were detained after police boarded the carriages.
  • An eyewitness reported a suspect being subdued with a Taser as passengers hid in toilets during chaotic scenes described as “blood everywhere.”
  • British Transport Police declared a major incident with Counter Terrorism Policing supporting; Huntingdon station remains closed and LNER has issued a do‑not‑travel notice due to severe disruption.