Police have released a 35-year-old man “with no further action” after he was arrested at the scene of the Huntingdon train mass stabbing.
British Transport Police (BTP) confirmed that a 32-year-old man who was also arrested on Saturday evening is now being treated “as the only suspect”.
“A 35-year-old man from London who was also arrested at the scene has been released with no further action,” BTP said.
“It was reported in good faith to officers responding to the incident that he was involved in the attack, and following enquiries we can confirm that he was not involved.”
Deputy Chief Constable Stuart Cundy said the “investigation is moving at pace and we are confident we are not looking for anyone else in connection to the incident”.
“As would be expected, specialist detectives are looking into the background of the suspect we have in custody and the events that led up to the attack,” he added.
It comes as police confirmed “five casualties have now been discharged from hospital”.
“One remains in a life threatening condition,” police added.
Police have said there is ‘nothing to suggest’ the Huntingdon stabbing is terror-related | GETTY“This casualty is a member of LNER rail staff who was on the train at the time and tried to stop the attacker.
“Detectives have reviewed the CCTV from the train and it is clear his actions were nothing short of heroic and undoubtedly saved many people’s lives.”
Police previously said there was “nothing to suggest” the stabbing is terror-related.
The force further said the suspect boarded the Doncaster to London King’s Cross service at Peterborough.
