Authorities arrested two suspects in connection with the incident and victims are receiving treatment for life-threatening injuries.
At least 10 individuals suffered critical injuries after multiple stabbings occurred on a train in Cambridgeshire, UK, on Saturday evening, leading police officials to respond swiftly.
Authorities arrested two suspects in connection with the incident and victims are receiving treatment for life-threatening injuries.
“We were call at 7:39 pm (local time) of people with stabbing reports on board a train,” Cambridgeshire Constabulary said in a statement.
“Police officers with weapons responded, and the train was halted at Huntingdon, resulting in the arrest of two men.”
“Several individuals have been transported to the hospital,” the police stated. British Transport Police stated that officers attended the event on a train to Huntingdon “where several individuals have been stabbed.”
Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the event and called on the public to adhere to the police advisory. “The shocking event on a train close to Huntingdon is greatly troubling,” Starmer stated on X. “My thoughts are with everyone impacted, and I extend my gratitude to the emergency services for their actions.” “Everyone in the vicinity ought to heed the recommendations of the police.”
UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood expressed that she was “profoundly saddened” by the stabbings and encouraged people to refrain from speculation. “Two suspects were promptly apprehended and taken into custody.” “I am getting frequent updates on the inquiry,” she mentioned.
