In a recent update from the British Transport Police, Chief Superintendent Chris Casey described the stabbing attack as a "shocking incident." While the investigation is ongoing, he refrained from speculating on the motives behind this violent act. "Our response is ongoing at the station and will be for some time," he confirmed. As a result, train services in the area have been halted, and road closures remain in effect.
According to reports, ten individuals are currently hospitalized, with nine of them suffering from life-threatening injuries. The stabbing occurred aboard the 18:25 service from Doncaster to King's Cross. Fortunately, there have been no fatalities reported. The police have classified this as a major incident and have enlisted the support of counter-terrorism officers to assist in the investigation, aiming to uncover the motive behind the attack.
Eyewitness accounts have painted a disturbing picture of the chaotic scene at Huntingdon station. London Underground worker Dean McFarlane witnessed the train's arrival at around 20:00, where he saw a passenger bleeding onboard. "I saw multiple people start running down the platform bleeding," he recounted, adding that one man in a white shirt was "completely covered in blood." McFarlane actively helped passengers evacuate the station while assisting those experiencing panic attacks.
Another eyewitness, Wren Chambers, shared their experience aboard the train. Wren became aware of the situation when a man ran down the carriage with a bloody arm, shouting, "They've got a knife, run!" Wren and their companion rushed to the front of the train, where they discovered a man collapsed on the floor. "We felt stressed and pretty scared once we knew what was happening," Wren stated, noting they were fortunate to exit the train unharmed.
Cambridge Police have confirmed they received reports of multiple stabbings on the train at 19:39 local time. Armed officers swiftly responded, intercepting the train at Huntingdon, where two men were arrested. The police have reported that a significant number of individuals have been taken to the hospital, and the situation remains active. Additionally, the A1307 road has been closed as authorities manage the incident.
In a statement, the East of England Ambulance Service revealed they received an emergency call at 19:39 GMT regarding the stabbings. A large-scale response was mobilized to Huntingdon Railway Station, which included numerous ambulances, tactical commanders, and specialized teams such as the Hazardous Area Response Team and the critical care teams from the East Anglian Air Ambulance and Essex and Herts Air Ambulance. "We can confirm we have transported multiple patients to the hospital," a spokesperson stated, promising further updates from the British Transport Police.
