Man charged after train attack

A 32-year-old man from Peterborough has been charged with ten counts of attempted murder, one count of ABH (Actual Bodily Harm), and one count of possession of bladed article, after an attack on a train near Huntingdon on Saturday.

The suspect has been named as Anthony Williams.

Several people were stabbed on a train from Doncaster bound for London King's Cross. 11 people were treated in hospital, five have since been discharged and one is still in hospital in a stable, but critical condition.

The person in a life-threatening condition is believed to be a member of train staff who tried to stop the attacker.

The train left Doncaster at 18.25 on Saturday. Cambridgeshire police received a call at 19:39 and British Transport Police at 19:42

The train made an unscheduled stop at Huntingdon at 19:52, where armed police arrested two men.

One of those arrested, a 35-year-old man has been released with no further action.

Williams has also been charged with an additional count of attempted murder and possession of a bladed article in relation to an incident on London's DLR network in the early hours of Saturday. It has been reported that a victim there suffered facial injuries after being attacked with a knife at Pontoon Dock station on London's DLR network at 00:46.

The incident is not being treated as terror-related and the motive is not yet known.

Police presence has been increased at stations around the country.

Williams is due to appear in court this morning charged with with ten counts of attempted murder, one count of ABH (Actual Bodily Harm), and one count of possession of bladed article in connection to the incident at Huntingdon and one count of attempted murder and possession of a bladed article in connection to the Pontoon Dock incident.

Deputy Chief Constable Stuart Cundy said: "The criminal investigation and support for the victims is a priority for British Transport Police.”

“Our investigation is also looking at other possible linked offences. Following the charges authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service I would stress the importance of not saying or publishing anything which might jeopardise or prejudice ongoing criminal proceedings, or the integrity of the investigation."