Anthony Williams, a 32-year-old man from Peterborough, has been charged with multiple serious offences following a mass stabbing incident on a train in Cambridgeshire. The charges include 10 counts of attempted murder, one count of actual bodily harm, and two counts of possession of a bladed article. The incident occurred on November 1, when passengers aboard a London-bound train alerted emergency services to a stabbing spree. Over 30 police officers, including an armed response unit, responded swiftly to the scene at Huntingdon train station. Eyewitness accounts describe a chaotic scene as passengers worked with train staff to divert the train to safety. Train driver Andrew Johnson has been praised for his quick thinking, which allowed emergency services to apprehend two men upon arrival at the station. Williams is also facing charges related to a separate incident at Pontoon Dock DLR station on the same day, where he is accused of another count of attempted murder and possession of a bladed article. Tracy Easton, Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS Direct, stated, "The Crown Prosecution Service has decided to prosecute Anthony Williams with 11 counts of attempted murder, one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and two counts of possession of a bladed article – following a police investigation into an incident on a LNER train from Doncaster to London on Saturday November 1, 2025." Williams is scheduled to appear at Peterborough Magistrates' Court later today. Deputy Chief Constable Stuart Cundy emphasised the importance of the investigation, stating, "The criminal investigation and support for the victims is a priority for British Transport Police." Huntingdon station remains closed as police continue their inquiries, and the public has been thanked for their patience during this time. LNER, which operates services on the East Coast Main Line, anticipates a return to normal operations by Monday, advising passengers to check their journeys online for updates. Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the incident to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016, quoting reference 663 of 01/11/25.
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