British Transport Police said officers stopped the 6:25 p.m. Doncaster–London King’s Cross service at Huntingdon on Saturday after reports of multiple stabbings on board. Two people were arrested at the station. Ten people were taken to hospital—nine with life-threatening injuries and one with non-life-threatening injuries. The incident was declared a major incident, and Counter Terrorism Policing is supporting the inquiry, according to British Transport Police.
In an updated briefing at the scene on Sunday morning, Superintendent John Loveless said this was a “shocking incident” and confirmed that armed Cambridgeshire officers boarded the train and arrested two men within eight minutes of the first 999 call. Loveless said the suspects — a 32-year-old Black British man and a 35-year-old British man of Caribbean descent, both born in the UK — were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remain in custody for questioning. Ten people were taken to the hospital, and another person later self-presented. While nine were initially believed to have life-threatening injuries, four have since been discharged, and two remain in critical condition, according to British Transport Police.
Loveless added there is currently nothing to suggest the attack was terror-related; British Transport Police continue to lead the investigation.
The East of England Ambulance Service stated they got the first contact at 7:38 p.m. and sent out a large response, including multiple ambulances, critical-care teams, and air ambulances. The agency said several people were transported to hospitals and police would release more details.
Rail operators said services were disrupted while emergency teams worked at the station. Later, National Rail confirmed that regular service between Stevenage and Peterborough resumed early Sunday after closures and delays. National Rail said the disruption began shortly before 8 p.m. and was resolved after about 2:29 a.m.
Police asked anyone with information to contact BTP quoting reference 663 of 01/11/25. British Transport Police said additional updates, including potential charging decisions, will be released when available.
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