Two people have been arrested after “multiple people” were stabbed on a train to Huntington with Sir Keir Starmer describing the incident as “deeply concerning”.
British Transport Police (BTP) said it was “currently responding to an incident on a train to Huntingdon where multiple people have been stabbed”. It is understood the train involved was the 1825 London North Eastern Railway (LNER) service from Doncaster to London.
The force said that two people had been arrested and BTP officers were working alongside Cambridgeshire Police with more than 30 officers called to the scene.
“We were called at 7.39pm with reports that multiple people had been stabbed on a train,” Cambridgeshire Police said.
“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.”
An East of England Ambulance Service spokesman said “numerous ambulances, tactical commanders, our Hazardous Area Response Team and critical care teams” were sent to the scene with multiple patients taken to hospital.
According to The Times, a witness said they saw a man with a large knife and that there was “blood everywhere”.
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People hid in the lavatories to escape the incident while some were getting “stamped (on) by others” as they tried to run.
“I heard some people shouting we love (you),” the witness added.
A witness told The Mirror they saw a person “hanging out the train door bleeding” while they were waiting for the 8.10pm train to Kings Cross.
The Prime Minister 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,” he added.
“Anyone in the area should follow the advice of the police.
According to LNER all lines are blocked around Huntingdon station due to incident. It further states that major disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Thameslink said that no trains will call at Huntingdon in both directions until further notice.
“If you are travelling FROM Huntingdon, you will need to use an alternative route of travel or travel later on today where possible,” Thameslink added.
No trains will call in both directions at Huntingdon station until further notice | GOOGLE MAPSBritish Transport Police and Cambridgeshire Police remain at the scene.
Huntingdon MP Ben Obese-Jecty said he was “aware of the incident and am trying to establish furhter information”.
“My thoughts are with the victims and those involved”. It is understood he is at the scene.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said on X that she was “deeply saddened to hear about the stabbings in Huntingdon”.
“My thoughts go out to all those affected … I urge people to avoid comment and speculation at this early stage,” she added.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said she was “deeply disturbed by the reports emerging from Huntingdon”.
“This is an absolutely horrific attack and my thoughts are with all those affected including the emergency responders at the scene,” she added.
Tory party Chairman Kevin Hollinrake described the incident as “horrifying”.
He also said his thoughts were “with the victims and the emergency services responding to this incident”.
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp said it “seems to be a brutal mass attack”.
“My thoughts are with all those injured or affected and the emergency services responding,” he added.
“The police and Government should provide an update on what happened and who has been arrested as soon as possible.”
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North West Cambridgeshire MP Sam Carling said: “I’m aware of this awful incident on a train bound for Huntingdon this evening”.
“Whilst we don’t have the full picture yet – my thoughts are with all of those affected – and a huge thank you to @CambsCops and all other first responders in attendance,” he added.
LNER said: “We are aware of an incident involving one of our trains”.
“Our immediate concern is for the welfare of our customers and crew who are on board.
“We are in the process of gathering all the details we can and are liaising with British Transport Police.”
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Mayor Paul Bristow said on X that he heard “reports of horrendous scenes on a train in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire”.
“Thoughts are prayers with everyone affected,” he added.
