Two British nationals have been apprehended by the police after a stabbing incident on a train in Huntingdon. According to the British Transport Police, the individuals taken into custody, suspected of attempted murder, are a 32-year-old black British national and a 35-year-old British national with Caribbean descent.
Superintendent John Loveless of the British Transport Police reported that the arrests occurred promptly, within eight minutes of emergency services being notified about the attack on a high-speed train traveling to London King’s Cross and had stopped at a station in Cambridgeshire.
Initially, authorities invoked the national code word “Plato,” used for responding to potential terror attacks, but later revoked the declaration. Fortunately, there were no fatalities from the incident on the train service from Doncaster to London King’s Cross at 6.25 pm. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer expressed deep concern over the event.
Police disclosed that eleven individuals received medical treatment, with two in critical condition and four already discharged. While counter-terrorism units initially supported the response, officials clarified that the incident is not considered a terrorist act and cautioned against speculation.
The King expressed shock and dismay over the knife attack, offering sympathy and support to those impacted. Following suit, the Prime Minister urged the public to heed police guidance and praised the emergency services for their rapid intervention.
An appeal has been launched by the police, urging individuals with relevant information about the incident to contact the British Transport Police by texting 61016 and quoting reference 663.
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