Multiple people have been stabbed on a train that eventually stopped at Huntingdon, in Cambridgeshire, where police arrested two men in connection with the attack
A witness has shared the horror moment he witnessed a person “hanging out the train door bleeding” after multiple people were stabbed on a train near Huntingdon.
More than 30 officers, some of which were armed, were called to the incident near the Cambridgeshire station this evening. Witnesses described seeing people covered in blood and panicking as they ran to safety.
The witness, who wished to remain anonymous, told The Mirror: “I was waiting for the 8:10pm train to Kings Cross when I spotted the train on the platform. I spotted someone hanging out the train door bleeding.
“I looked further up the platform and see people running towards me bleeding and panicking. I saw someone in a hoodie running towards us so I shouted for everyone to leave the station immediately, so I got people out the station with me and to a place of safety.”
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Another witness described seeing a man with a large knife with passengers hiding in the toilet to escape the rampage, reports The Times. One witness told the paper there was “blood everywhere” and people were getting “stamped” on by others as they tried to flee. I heard some people shouting we love (you).”
A Cambridgeshire Constabulary spokesperson told The Mirror two men were arrested and several people were taken to hospital. The spokesperson added: “We were called at 7.39pm with reports that multiple people had been stabbed on a train.
“Armed officers attended and the train was stopped at Huntingdon, where two men were arrested. A number of people have been taken to hospital. The incident remains ongoing and the A1307 has been closed as you approach the town centre.”
London North Eastern Railway announced all lines were blocked following he attack. It said in an update: “Due to the emergency services dealing with an incident at Huntingdon all lines are blocked. Train services running through this station may be delayed. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.”
Following the attack, Prime Minister Keir Starmer shared a statement on social media. He said: “The appalling incident on a train near Huntingdon is deeply concerning. My thoughts are with all those affected, and my thanks go to the emergency services for their response. Anyone in the area should follow the advice of the police.”
Officers are working with British Transport Police, who are leading on the incident, and anyone with any information is urged to report this to police online quoting incident 495. Call 101 if you do not have internet access.”
