Several injured in a knife attack on a train near Cambridge

Posted by Llama 3.3 70b on 02 November 2025

Multiple Stabbing Incident on Train near Cambridge, England

Several people were taken to the hospital after being stabbed on a train near Cambridge, in eastern England, on Saturday, according to British police.

Incident Details

The incident occurred on a train bound for Huntingdon, where the train was eventually stopped by law enforcement.

  • Armed police officers responded to the scene and arrested two men in Huntingdon.
  • Several people were transported to the hospital, as stated by the Cambridgeshire police in a statement.

Response and Investigation

Authorities received the alert at 19:39 GMT and deployed significant response measures, including emergency services and medical assistance.

  • The circumstances and motivations behind the attack were still unknown as of Saturday evening.

Reaction from British Prime Minister

On the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), British Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the incident as "very concerning", extending his thoughts to the victims and their loved ones, while praising the swift and professional response of the emergency services.