Police update on train stabbing

Key Concepts

• Huntington Station Incident: A mass stabbing event on a train service.
• British Transport Police (BTP): The primary investigating agency.
• Armed Police Response: Immediate deployment of armed officers.
• Arrested Suspects: Two men, aged 32 and 35, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
• Victim Injuries: 10 people hospitalized, with initial life-threatening injuries for nine, later revised to two remaining in critical condition.
• Counterterrorism Policing: Initially involved but no current indication of a terrorist motive.
• Public Reassurance: Increased police presence on the transport network.
• Public Appeal: Request for witnesses with information to come forward.

Incident Update at Huntington Station

1. Overview of the Incident

Superintendent John Loveless provided an update on a shocking incident that occurred at Huntington Station the previous evening. The incident involved multiple stabbings on a train service that departed Doncaster at 6:25 p.m. and was en route to London King's Cross Station.

2. Immediate Police Response and Arrests

• Calls to the police service regarding the multiple stabbings were received at approximately 7:42 p.m.
• Officers, alongside paramedics, immediately attended Huntington Station.
• Armed police officers from Cambridge Police boarded the train.
• Within 8 minutes of the initial 999 call, two individuals were arrested.
• The arrested individuals are:
  • A 32-year-old Black British national male.
  • A 35-year-old British national male of Caribbean descent.
• Both were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
• Both suspects were born in the United Kingdom and remain in separate police stations for questioning.

3. Casualties and Hospitalizations

• A total of 10 people were taken to the hospital by ambulance.
• An additional person self-presented to the hospital later that evening.
• Initially, nine individuals were believed to have life-threatening injuries.
• Following assessment and treatment, four patients have been discharged.
• However, two patients currently remain in a life-threatening condition.

4. Investigation Status and Motive

• British Transport Police (BTP) declared a major incident.
• Counterterrorism policing provided initial support to the investigation.
• At this stage, there is "nothing to suggest that this is a terrorist incident."
• The investigation is being led by British Transport Police.
• Efforts are underway to "establish at pace the full circumstances and the motivations that have led to this incident."
• The Superintendent stated it would be "inappropriate to speculate on the cause of this incident" at this early stage.

5. Public Safety and Reassurance Measures

• Huntington Station remained closed this morning, but trains are expected to pass through.
• A "high visibility presence of police officers" will be deployed at stations and on trains throughout the day across the transport network.
• The purpose of this increased presence is "to reassure the public and to address any concerns they may have."

6. Acknowledgements and Appeals

• Superintendent Loveless thanked the public for their "patience and their cooperation" which has "greatly assisted our investigation."
• Thanks were also extended to multi-agency response partners, including:
  • Cambridge Police
  • East of England Ambulance Service
  • Cambridge Fire and Rescue Service
  • Counterterrorism Policing
• An appeal was made for anyone with information, "however big or small," who has not yet spoken to the police to make contact.
• Information can be provided by texting British Transport Police on 61016, quoting reference 663, of the 1st of November, 2025.

7. Conclusion

The incident at Huntington Station is a serious event involving multiple stabbings. While two individuals have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, the investigation is ongoing, and the motive is yet to be determined. BTP is leading the investigation, with initial counterterrorism support withdrawn as there is no current indication of a terrorist link. Enhanced police presence is in place to reassure the public, and a public appeal for information has been issued. The focus remains on understanding the full circumstances and motivations behind the attack.