UK police arrested two suspects late Saturday after a mass stabbing on a London-bound train left ten people in hospital, nine of whom are thought to have “life-threatening injuries.” The attack occurred on a train traveling from Doncaster to King’s Cross, forcing an emergency stop at Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire, where armed officers and counter-terrorism police rushed to the scene.
Passengers described chaotic scenes inside the train, with witnesses recalling seeing a man wielding a large knife and hearing people scream to run as the attacker moved through the carriages. Police quickly detained the two suspects, reportedly tasering and restraining one on the station platform. The motive is still under investigation, with counter-terrorism units supporting inquiries.
Authorities have classified the incident as a major event and urged the public not to speculate as officials conduct urgent investigations. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the stabbing “deeply concerning,” and the defence minister stated that initial findings suggest it was an isolated act. The country remains on heightened alert, amid ongoing efforts to address rising knife crime in England and Wales.
