A 32-year-old man from Peterborough has been charged following a mass stabbing on a high-speed train in Cambridgeshire that left 11 people injured. Anthony Williams faces 11 counts of attempted murder, one count of actual bodily harm, and one count of possession of a bladed article, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) confirmed.
The attack occurred on Saturday, November 1, 2025, aboard the 6:25 pm LNER service from Doncaster to London King’s Cross. The train was forced to make an emergency stop at Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, approximately an hour into the journey.
Tracy Easton, chief crown prosecutor for CPS Direct, said: “The Crown Prosecution Service has decided to prosecute Anthony Williams following a police investigation into the incident. Our team reviewed a huge volume of evidence, including CCTV, and concluded there is sufficient evidence to bring the case to trial. The number of charges will be kept under review.”
British Transport Police reported that two men were initially arrested, but one, a 35-year-old Londoner, was later released with no further action. One of the arrested men, believed to be Williams, was subdued using a stun gun after allegedly brandishing a knife. Police confirmed that the incident is not being treated as terrorism and appealed for witnesses to come forward.
Eleven victims were hospitalized, with four later discharged. Two remain in life-threatening condition. Supt John Loveless stated, “Officers immediately attended Huntingdon station alongside paramedics and arrested two people within eight minutes of the 999 call.”
The attack has prompted heightened security across the rail network, causing disruption on routes between King’s Cross and Peterborough. Huntingdon station remains closed as investigations continue.
The incident has shocked the nation, with authorities expressing sympathy for all affected. The CPS and British Transport Police continue to work closely to ensure justice is pursued.
