LIVE Coverage: Peterborough Train Stabbing Leaves Several Injured, Two Arrested
In a shocking incident on Saturday evening, a stabbing spree on a London-bound train has sent multiple passengers to the hospital and led to the arrest of two individuals. The alarming event unfolded shortly after the LNER train departed from Peterborough station around 7:30 PM.
Armed police were swiftly deployed to Huntingdon station in Cambridgeshire in response to distressing reports of attacks onboard. The first emergency call was made to Cambridgeshire police just nine minutes after the violence began, prompting a quick response from more than 30 officers who arrived on the scene.
Eyewitnesses have provided harrowing accounts of the chaos that erupted on the train. One witness described a scene of pandemonium, noting that a man wielding a large knife was involved in the brutal assault. “There was blood everywhere,” the witness recounted, highlighting the sheer terror experienced by passengers. Some fearful travelers sought refuge in lavatories to escape the violence, while others were reportedly trampled as they attempted to flee the chaos.
In a chilling twist to the night’s events, cries of “we love [you]” were heard amidst the panic, leaving those in attendance confused amidst the horror.
As the investigation unfolds, police have confirmed that several individuals have been hospitalized, with the extent of their injuries yet to be disclosed. Authorities continue to search for answers regarding the motive behind the attack.
This incident raises serious questions about safety on public transportation, as communities grapple with the impact of such violent acts.
Stay tuned for further updates as this developing story continues to unfold.
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