Train Massacre: Two Arrested After High-Speed Train Attack in Cambridgeshire
A high-speed train journey turned into a scene of utter chaos and violence when multiple stabbings took place on a train traveling from Peterborough to London. The incident, which occurred on Saturday night, left 11 people treated for injuries and two in life-threatening conditions.
According to police, the attack began when a man brandishing a large knife ran onto the train and started attacking passengers. Witnesses described scenes of panic as bloodied individuals began running through carriages, warning others of the violent assault. One passenger, Olly Foster, said he was initially unsure if it was a prank but soon realized that the situation was grave.
Fortunately, heroic actions by passengers helped to stem the bleeding. A forensic officer later inspected the train at Huntingdon station near Cambridge. Despite efforts by emergency services, including police and paramedics, the incident remains a traumatic event for those involved.
The police initially declared "Plato," their national codeword for responding to a potential marauding terror attack, but later rescinded this statement, indicating that the attack was not deemed to be terrorism-related. Defence Secretary John Healey described the incident as an isolated attack and expressed his support for continued transportation despite such events.
The Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, praised the bravery of staff and passengers on the train, saying that their actions undoubtedly saved lives. The investigation into the attacks is ongoing, with two British-born nationals now in custody.
A high-speed train journey turned into a scene of utter chaos and violence when multiple stabbings took place on a train traveling from Peterborough to London. The incident, which occurred on Saturday night, left 11 people treated for injuries and two in life-threatening conditions.
According to police, the attack began when a man brandishing a large knife ran onto the train and started attacking passengers. Witnesses described scenes of panic as bloodied individuals began running through carriages, warning others of the violent assault. One passenger, Olly Foster, said he was initially unsure if it was a prank but soon realized that the situation was grave.
Fortunately, heroic actions by passengers helped to stem the bleeding. A forensic officer later inspected the train at Huntingdon station near Cambridge. Despite efforts by emergency services, including police and paramedics, the incident remains a traumatic event for those involved.
The police initially declared "Plato," their national codeword for responding to a potential marauding terror attack, but later rescinded this statement, indicating that the attack was not deemed to be terrorism-related. Defence Secretary John Healey described the incident as an isolated attack and expressed his support for continued transportation despite such events.
The Home Secretary, Shabana Mahmood, praised the bravery of staff and passengers on the train, saying that their actions undoubtedly saved lives. The investigation into the attacks is ongoing, with two British-born nationals now in custody.