British authorities have launched a counterterrorism investigation following a mass stabbing incident aboard a London-bound train near Cambridge on Saturday. Ten people were hospitalized – nine with life-threatening injuries – after armed police intercepted the Doncaster-to-London service at Huntingdon station.
The British Transport Police confirmed two arrests and stated counterterrorism specialists are working to establish the motive behind the attack. Witnesses described chaotic scenes as emergency services evacuated passengers from the train at 3:15 PM local time.
While no group has claimed responsibility, the involvement of counterterrorism units suggests authorities are examining potential ideological motivations. The incident has reignited debates about public transport security in the UK, particularly with London’s King’s Cross station remaining a major international transit hub.
Hospital officials declined to comment on victims’ nationalities, though the route’s popularity among both commuters and tourists raises concerns about the attack’s broader implications. Authorities urge witnesses to come forward as investigations continue.
