HUNTINGDON: PETERBOROUGH MAN CHARGED WITH TEN COUNTS OF ATTEMPTED MURDER AFTER TRAIN STABBING AT HUNTINGDON STATION | INFORMING BRITAIN ON CRIME

A 32-year-old man has been charged following a multiple stabbing incident on a train at Huntingdon Station in Cambridgeshire on Saturday 01 November 2025.

British Transport Police were called at 19:42 to reports of the stabbing on board the 18:25 train service.

A major incident was declared, with initial support from Counter Terrorism Policing, though no evidence of terrorism was found.

The man, Anthony Williams of Langford Road, Peterborough, faces ten counts of Attempted Murder and one count of Actual Bodily Harm (ABH).

He was arrested and remains in Police Custody as the investigation continues.

Network Rail have confirmed via Social Media that Huntingdon Station has reopened and trains are back operational. 

✅CLEARED: Huntingdon station has reopened and trains are now able to call as normal. #StNeots

— National Rail (@NationalRailENG) November 3, 2025

The attack occurred on the 18:25 LNER service from Peterborough to Horsham.

At approximately 19:42, passengers reported a man stabbing multiple individuals onboard.

The Train Driver, Andrew Johnson, diverted the service to an unscheduled stop at Huntingdon Station, facilitating rapid police intervention.

Johnson, a driver of over 20 years with LNER and a former Royal Navy member, credited his colleagues for their bravery.

Onboard, staff and passengers confronted the assailant, halting his progress.

One crew member sustained grievous injuries and remains in critical but stable condition.

Stephen Crean - a victim - described a confrontation where the attacker asked; "Do you want die?" before inflicting a sliced injury to his left hand.

Scunthorpe United footballer Jonathan Gjoshe was slashed across the bicep.

Hours prior, Williams was involved in a separate stabbing incident in London.

Cambridgeshire Police are examining connections to Peterborough events.

Eleven people received treatment in a local Medical Facility.

As of 19:03 GMT on 3 November: Five patients remain hospitalised: one in critical but stable condition, four stable.