Multiple people were stabbed on a train in England on Saturday,prompting a major emergency response and rail disruption. Two suspects have been arrested and taken into custody, authorities said.
The incident occurred on a train near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, impacting a key route connecting London to Edinburgh. While the motive remains under investigation, the stabbings have prompted immediate concern from government officials and a call for calm as authorities work to determine the circumstances. The East Coast Main Line, vital for travel between major UK cities, experienced significant delays as emergency services responded.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the incident “deeply concerning,” adding 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.”
British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood stated she was “deeply saddened to hear about the stabbings,” and that her “thoughts go out to all those affected.” She confirmed in a post on X that two suspects were instantly arrested and taken into custody. Mahmood also urged the public to avoid “speculation at this early stage” regarding the cause of the stabbings.
The East Coast Main Line is one of the UK’s busiest and most important railway routes, connecting London King’s Cross to Edinburgh Waverly in Scotland.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
