The Huntingdon train stabbing shocked the UK on Saturday night as passengers onboard a London-bound train faced a horrifying knife attack that left ten injured and sent shockwaves through Cambridgeshire and beyond.
A shocking night in the UK — a London-bound train stopped at Huntingdon after multiple passengers were stabbed. Armed officers rushed in, ten people were taken to hospital (nine critical), and two suspects were arrested.
The Incident
According to British Transport Police, officers were alerted at 7:39 p.m. (Nov 1 2025) after multiple passengers were stabbed aboard a Doncaster to London King’s Cross service. The train made an emergency stop at Huntingdon Station, around 75 miles north of London, where armed officers immediately boarded and apprehended two suspects.
Eyewitnesses described chaotic scenes as terrified passengers hid between seats or fled through carriages while shouts of “They’ve got a knife!” echoed through the train.
Casualties and Arrests
Police confirmed that ten victims were taken to hospital, with nine reported to be in critical condition. Miraculously, no fatalities have been announced so far.
Two men were arrested on the scene, and both remain in custody while forensic experts continue to comb through the train for evidence.
Authorities have classified the incident as a “major incident”, with counter-terrorism police assisting the investigation. However, officials stress that the motive remains unclear and no evidence of terrorism has been confirmed as of now.
Rapid Police Response
Video footage circulating online shows armed police sprinting down the platform at Huntingdon Station, moments after the train halted. Officers can be seen securing the area as emergency teams rushed to treat the wounded.
British Transport Police praised the swift cooperation between officers and railway staff, noting that rapid communication likely prevented further loss of life.
What We Know So Far
- Time of incident: 7:39 p.m., Nov 1 2025
- Location: Huntingdon Station, Cambridgeshire
- Train: Doncaster → London King’s Cross
- Victims: 10 hospitalized (9 critical)
- Suspects: 2 males arrested
- Investigation: Counter-terrorism police involved, motive unconfirmed
Ongoing Investigation
Police are now reconstructing the timeline of the Huntingdon train stabbing and examining CCTV footage to determine how the suspects boarded and where the attack began.
Cambridgeshire Police have urged the public to avoid speculation and to submit any eyewitness videos directly to official portals.
Officials are also coordinating with rail authorities to enhance on-train security protocols, as questions arise over how weapons made it past checks unnoticed.
Community and Political Reaction
Local MP Jonathan Djanogly called the incident “deeply distressing,” urging the government to review railway security nationwide.
Meanwhile, travellers at Huntingdon described the scene as “like something from a nightmare.”
As the UK grapples with rising knife crime, the Huntingdon train stabbing underscores the urgent need for improved passenger safety across the rail network.
Source: British Transport Police
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