Train Stabbings Near Huntingdon Spark National Alarm, Two Arrested as UK Rail Network Disrupted
A violent stabbing incident aboard a passenger train near Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire has left multiple people hospitalised and prompted the closure of one of Britain’s busiest rail arteries. British Transport Police (BTP) confirmed that two individuals have been arrested in connection with the attack.
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We were called at 7.39pm with reports that multiple people had been stabbed on a train.
— Cambs Police 💙 (@CambsCops) November 1, 2025
Armed officers attended and the train was stopped at Huntingdon, where two men were arrested. A number of people have been taken to hospital. (1/2)
“We are currently responding to an incident on a train to Huntingdon where multiple people have been stabbed. Officers are in attendance alongside @CambsCops and two people have been arrested,” BTP said in a statement on X (formerly Twitter).
Ten people have been taken to hospital following a multiple stabbing on a train in Cambridgeshire.
— British Transport Police (@BTP) November 2, 2025
Nine are believed to have suffered life-threatening injuries.
A major incident has been declared and @TerrorismPolice are supporting our investigation.https://t.co/kpyeKWR8cQ
Station Closed, Network Paralyzed
Huntingdon railway station was immediately shut down as police cordoned off the area. London North Eastern Railway (LNER), which operates services on the affected route, issued an urgent warning advising passengers not to travel.
🚨 WATCH: An eyewitness on board tonight's train stabbing describes the attacker as a black male in all-black clothing, who was tasered by police pic.twitter.com/0KHcugjVTI
— Politics UK (@PolitlcsUK) November 1, 2025
“We are experiencing major disruption across the LNER route. Emergency services are dealing with an incident at Huntingdon station; all lines are blocked,” the operator said. “Our advice is: Do Not Travel.”
I am deeply saddened to hear about the stabbings in Huntingdon.
— Shabana Mahmood MP (@ShabanaMahmood) November 1, 2025
My thoughts go out to all those affected.
Two suspects have been immediately arrested and taken into custody.
I am receiving regular updates on the investigation.
I urge people to avoid comment and…
LNER confirmed that the incident involved one of its trains. “Our immediate concern is for the welfare of our customers and crew. We are gathering all details and liaising closely with British Transport Police.”
Victims Hospitalised, Motive Unclear
🚨 BREAKING NEWS: THE MASS STABBING IN HUNTINGDON IS OFFFICIALLY BEING TREATED AS A TERROR ATTACK 😲
— BRITAIN IS BROKEN 🇬🇧 (@BROKENBRITAIN0) November 1, 2025
REPORTS AT LEAST 10 PEOPLE STABBED AND 2 PEOPLE ARRESTED ⚠️
BRITAIN IS ABOUT TO EXPLODE 🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/iMvo8TNr4v
Cambridgeshire Police confirmed that multiple individuals have been taken to hospital with injuries. As of Saturday evening, authorities have not released details about the number of victims, the nature of their injuries, or the motive behind the attack. The suspects remain in custody as investigations continue.
Prime Minister Responds
Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the incident “deeply concerning,” adding in a post on X: “My thoughts are with all those affected, and my thanks go to the emergency services for their response. Anyone in the area should follow the advice of the police.”
The appalling incident on a train near Huntingdon is deeply concerning.
— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) November 1, 2025
My thoughts are with all those affected, and my thanks go to the emergency services for their response.
Anyone in the area should follow the advice of the police.
The East Coast Main Line is a vital piece of UK transport infrastructure, handling tens of thousands of passengers daily. This disruption has had a ripple effect across the national network, with delays and cancellations reported as far north as Leeds and as far south as London.
Authorities are expected to release further updates following the arrests and ongoing investigations.
This is a developing story. Details will be updated as more information becomes available.