Mass Stabbing on London-Bound Train Sparks Major Counterterrorism Investigation

Bloodshed and chaos unfolded aboard a London-bound train on Saturday evening as multiple passengers were stabbed in what authorities have described as a “major incident.” Terrified commuters reportedly hid inside washrooms to escape the attack, while others described scenes of “blood everywhere.”

British Transport Police (BTP) confirmed that officers and emergency services rushed to Huntingdon Station in Cambridgeshire after the train was brought to a halt. Two individuals were arrested at the scene in connection with the assault.

“We are currently responding to an incident on a train to Huntingdon where multiple people have been stabbed,” BTP said on X, adding that “two people have been arrested.”

The train, travelling from Doncaster in the northeast to London’s King’s Cross Station, was carrying numerous weekend passengers. According to police, ten people were hospitalised, nine of whom sustained “life-threatening injuries.”

Authorities declared a major incident, with the Counter Terrorism Policing unit assisting in the investigation. “A major incident has been declared, and @TerrorismPolice are supporting our investigation,” BTP confirmed, hinting at possible terrorist involvement.

Eyewitnesses recounted seeing a man wielding a large knife on the platform after the train was stopped. Officers reportedly subdued him with a Taser before taking him into custody.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the “appalling” attack, describing it as “deeply concerning.”
“My thoughts are with all those affected, and my thanks go to the emergency services for their swift response,” Starmer said in a statement on X.

The shocking incident has reignited debate over knife crime in the United Kingdom, a persistent challenge that has plagued both major cities and smaller towns. Official figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that England and Wales recorded over 50,000 knife-related offences last year — nearly double the number reported in 2013.

While London remains the epicentre of the crisis, law enforcement agencies across regional areas have reported a sharp increase in violent incidents involving blades. According to the Home Office, nearly 60,000 knives have been seized or surrendered as part of a national campaign to halve knife crime within the next decade.

Carrying a knife in public can lead to imprisonment of up to four years. Authorities say knife-related murders have declined by 18 percent in the past year, but Saturday’s tragedy underscores that the menace remains far from contained.