Following a knife rampage on a train that left nine people fighting for their life, a counter-terrorism investigation has been initiated.
At the scene of the horrific incident near Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire, two individuals were apprehended by the police. Ten individuals were sent to the hospital with stab wounds.
One person has moderate injuries, while nine are thought to have sustained injuries that could prove fatal. According to the British Transport Police, no one has died as of Sunday morning’s early hours.
The attack has been classified as a “major incident,” and the force is currently investigating the stabbing spree in conjunction with counter-terrorism services.
Code Plato, the term used by law enforcement and rescue workers in response to a “marauding terror attack,” was once announced by the police.
Nevertheless, BTP acknowledged that this declaration was subsequently withdrawn.
At the station in Cambridgeshire, thirty officers hurried to the London North Eastern Railway (LNER) train that was going from Doncaster to London King’s Cross. As the train departed from Peterborough, the assault allegedly started soon after.
According to eyewitnesses, one man was armed with a “big knife,” and passengers were reportedly crushed as they tried to escape the mayhem. Some fled in the restrooms.
Following Saturday’s stabbing incident involving multiple individuals on a train near Huntingdon, police hurried to Huntingdon Station.
Following Saturday’s stabbing incident involving multiple individuals on a train near Huntingdon, police hurried to Huntingdon Station.
Police are responding quickly to the stabbing incident aboard a train in Cambridgeshire.
According to witnesses, armed police officers stormed the stage and “tasered a man waving a large knife.”
At about 7:42 p.m. on Saturday, videos of police vehicles and armed officers rushing to the location surfaced on social media.
This is a terrible occurrence, and my deepest sympathies go out to the victims and their families, Chief Superintendent Chris Casey stated.
We are now investigating the situation with utmost urgency; nevertheless, it may be some time before we can confirm anything further. It is premature to comment on the incident’s causes at this early stage.
At the station, we are still responding and will continue to do so for a while. There are road restrictions and cordons in effect; trains are not passing through the region at this time.
This evening, the public’s patience and cooperation have been invaluable to our policing response, and I am grateful to them. Once we have more information, we will provide you with another update.
During the terrifying assault, a fellow traveler named Gavin heard someone yell out, “They’ve got a knife.” He recounted seeing multiple individuals making their way through the train. Someone stabbed me.
He explained to Sky News that the group was trying to escape the suspect. They were covered with blood.
“That individual was practically on the floor when we arrived; we were unable to continue down the train due to that individual’s collapse.”
The area was still being searched by emergency services in the hours following the incident.
According to Gavin, one of the passengers heard someone exclaim, “They’ve got a knife,” as a number of people moved through the train. Someone stabbed me.
According to Gavin, one of the passengers heard someone exclaim, “They’ve got a knife,” as a number of people moved through the train. Someone stabbed me.
People who had been stabbed were making their way down as we were led off the platform and out of the station.
According to him, as the train arrived at Huntingdon, the passengers were led off the train and onto the platform.
The guy was pointed out by the armed cops as we stepped off the train.
“Disruption is expected until the end of the day,” said LNER, who issued a “do not travel” caution to passengers.
It appeared that forensic officers were combing the track beside the train—which had its lights on—for clues in the hours following the incident.
A police drone circled above while a team of white-suited specialists, one of whom was accompanied by a dog, made their way into the station.
A second officer was observed conducting a search of the main station parking lot alongside a police dog.
Just before midnight, a long line of eight police vans pulled up outside the station, signaling the arrival of even more officers.
A number of customers who had left their cars in the parking lot were granted access to get them.
On the platform next to the train, additional paramedics and emergency service workers could be seen, and two air ambulances were dispatched to the situation.
Standing outside Huntingdon station are armed police officers and members of the emergency services.
Following the incident, a photo of paramedics’ medical equipment is taken outside the station, within a police cordon.
From above, you can see the train station and the large number of police officers there.
The main parking lot of the station was still occupied by over a dozen police, ambulance, and incident support vehicles, some of which had blue flashing lights.
To prevent spectators from getting too close, four more police cars blocked the entrances to the parking lots on either side of the tracks.
Beside what seemed like a stack of first aid supplies, a sizable number of police officers were spotted outside the main station’s door.
‘Deeply disturbing,’ was the prime minister’s description of the ‘appalling’ incident close to Huntingdon.
He issued a statement expressing his gratitude to the emergency services for their reaction and that his sympathies were with all those affected.
“Obey the police’s orders if you’re in the area.”
As the situation continued, Cambridgeshire Constabulary announced that the A1307 leading to the town center would be closed.
Additionally, Shabana Mahmood, the home secretary, expressed her profound sadness over the stabbings.
Following a knife rampage on a train, a forensic officer in a white suit was hospitalized in Huntingdon station’s parking lot about 10 o’clock.
At Huntingdon station in Cambridgeshire, an emergency responder stands on the tracks alongside the train.
After the incident, forensic investigators appeared to be combing the track beside the train, which had its lights turned on, for any signs of what had happened.
After the incident, forensic investigators appeared to be combing the track beside the train, which had its lights turned on, for any signs of what had happened.
Following its halt in the Cambridgeshire town, thirty officers hurried to the London North Eastern Railway (LNER) service that was traveling from Doncaster to London King’s Cross.
Tonight, at the cordoned-off site, a broader view of the first aid kit and emergency responders
All of those impacted are on my mind. She said that two individuals were apprehended and placed in custody without delay.
Consistent updates regarding the probe are reaching me. I beg everyone to hold off on making assumptions and comments at this early point.
Heidi Alexander, secretary of state, reiterated the sentiments expressed by her colleagues and added that she is being kept informed of developments and is collaborating closely with law enforcement.
“Greatly troubled by the reports emerging from Huntingdon,” Tory Party leader Kemi Badenoch stated.
It is my deepest condolences that this terrible act has occurred; my prayers are with the victims and the first responders.
‘Horrific scenes in Huntingdon, in what seems to be a vicious mass attack by two perpetrators,’ shadow Home Secretary Chris Philip noted.
Anyone hurt or affected, as well as the emergency services, are in my prayers.
“The government and police should announce the situation and the names of those arrested without delay.”
On the platform next to an LNER train, police and ambulance personnel operate.
The LNER train is being searched at Huntingdon by police and emergency service personnel.
The stabbing spree is being investigated by the force and counter-terrorism police, who have both classified the crime as a “major incident.”
As news continues to trickle in, local Labour councillor Alex Bulat has expressed her deepest apologies to those impacted.
She posted on Facebook, “Really worrying,” adding, “My thoughts are with the victims and their families.”
As Ben Obese-Jecty, a member of parliament for Huntingdon, said to Sky News, “never seen as big a response” to an emergency situation at the attack site.
“The amount of police officers and the speed with which they responded was absolutely astounding when I arrived.”
“Very reassuring” and “terrifying that this incident has occurred in this area” were his words to describe the response of the force.
“I am shocked and deeply concerned by this extremely serious incident on this train which was stopped in Huntingdon this evening,” stated Paul Bristow, Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
My deepest sympathies go out to the victims, their loved ones, and all those impacted. In what seem like very trying conditions, I would like to express my gratitude to the emergency services, which include the police, the ambulance teams, and the critical care teams.
As further details emerge, I will be in touch with the proper authorities to get them to reassure our community, which is understandably worried about what might happen tonight.
I have faith that the people of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough will join me in remembering everyone affected.
‘We can confirm that at 7.42pm today (1 November) British Transport Police were contacted to claims of a multiple stabbing on board the 6.25pm train service from Doncaster to London King’s Cross,’ said a BTP spokesperson.
Paramedics and officers rushed to the Huntingdon station without delay.
Two individuals have been taken into custody after armed officers from the Cambridgeshire Police boarded the train and arrested them in relation to the incident.
Nine of the ten patients are said to have had injuries that could be fatal, prompting their transfer to the hospital. A non-life threatening injury has one patient in the hospital. So yet, no one has died.
“We are working to establish the full circumstances and motivation for this incident, and Counter Terrorism Policing is supporting our investigation.” This has been deemed a major incident.
According to a statement from the Cambridgeshire Police, two individuals were apprehended this evening following a response of over 30 officers to Huntingdon Train Station.
Reports of numerous stabbings on a train reached us at 7:39 p.m.
Two males were taken into custody after armed officers intervened and the train was halted at Huntingdon. Multiple patients have been transported to local hospitals.
According to eyewitnesses, one suspect was armed with a “big knife” during the attack, and victims sought refuge in restrooms.
The A1307 is closed as you get close to the town center, and the incident is still going on.
There were allegations of numerous stabbings aboard a train at 7.38 p.m., according to a representative for the East England Ambulance Service.
A large-scale response was mobilized at Huntingdon Railway Station, consisting of tactical commanders, our Hazardous Area Response Team, critical care teams, and multiple air ambulances (including the East Anglian, Essex and Herts, and Magpas Air Ambulances).
The safe transportation of numerous patients to the hospital has been confirmed.
The lines are all down because the emergency services are responding to an incident at Huntingdon, according to an LNER representative.
There can be a delay in train services using this station. Up to the day’s conclusion, disruptions are anticipated.
Ahead of your trip, make sure.
The disruption also affected other train routes, such as those running from Hull to Lincoln, Doncaster, Leeds, Bradford Forster Square, and Harrogate on the London North Eastern Railway (LNER).
Additionally, the disruption impacted the Thameslink trains that run between Horsham, Kings Cross, and Peterborough.
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