Several Injured in Knife Attack on Train Near Cambridge, Two Suspects Arrested
CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom – Multiple people were injured in a knife attack on a train near Cambridge on Saturday, prompting a swift response from authorities and the arrest of two suspects. British Transport Police (BTP) were called to the incident at approximately 1:45 PM local time, after reports of a disturbance onboard a service traveling between London Liverpool Street and Cambridge North.
The attack occurred less than a month after a similar incident at a synagogue north of manchester, where a man armed with a knife attacked worshipers, resulting in two fatalities. While authorities are investigating the cambridge incident, the timing underscores heightened concerns regarding public safety and security within the United Kingdom. This latest event raises questions about rail security protocols and the potential for escalating violence, particularly as investigations unfold to determine the motives behind the attack.
Emergency services, including police and paramedics, attended the scene at Audley End station, where the train was halted. BTP confirmed that several passengers sustained injuries, though the extent of those injuries remains unclear. The injured were treated at the scene and transported to local hospitals.
“Officers are currently on scene and working to understand the full circumstances of what happened,” a BTP spokesperson stated. “Two suspects have been arrested and are in custody.”
The train line between London Liverpool Street and Cambridge North was temporarily suspended following the incident, causing important disruption to rail services. Normal service resumed with delays as investigators examined the train and gathered evidence.
Authorities have not yet released details regarding the identities of the suspects or the victims, nor have they provided a motive for the attack.The investigation is ongoing, and BTP has appealed for witnesses to come forward with any data that may assist their inquiries.
