A stabbing incident on a train in Cambridgeshire on Saturday night has left ten people in hospital, with nine currently in critical condition. The attack occurred on the 18.25 London North Eastern Railway service travelling from Doncaster to King’s Cross shortly after the train departed from Peterborough at 19.30.

Witnesses reported chaos as the stabbings began, with some passengers hiding in train toilets to escape. One man recounted seeing a victim moving down the aisle, exclaiming, "They’ve got a knife, I’ve been stabbed." The police received their first calls about the incident at 19.40.

In response to the emergency, the train made an unscheduled stop at Huntingdon station, approximately 15 minutes from Peterborough. Armed officers from Cambridgeshire Police and emergency services boarded the train to manage the situation. At one point, operation ‘Plato’ was declared, a protocol used for responding to a marauding terror attack, although this was later rescinded.

Two individuals have been arrested, with reports indicating that one man was tasered while carrying a large knife. British Transport Police chief superintendent Chris Casey stated, "We’re conducting urgent enquiries to establish what has happened, and it could take some time before we are in a position to confirm anything further. At this early stage it would not be appropriate to speculate on the causes of the incident."

The Prime Minister expressed his concern over the incident, stating, "The appalling incident on a train near Huntingdon is deeply concerning. My thoughts are with all those affected, and my thanks go to the emergency services for their response."

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood also shared her sentiments, saying, "I am deeply saddened to hear about the stabbings in Huntingdon. My thoughts go out to all those affected. Two suspects have been immediately arrested and taken into custody. I am receiving regular updates on the investigation. I urge people to avoid comment and speculation at this early stage."

Kemi Badenoch described the attack as "absolutely horrific" and extended her thoughts to all those affected, including the emergency responders at the scene. The investigation is ongoing as authorities work to determine the motive behind this tragic event.