(England, 2nd) An attack occurred on a train traveling in the east of England on the 1st, where multiple people were stabbed, resulting in 10 injuries and 2 suspects arrested.
The British Transport Police indicated that 9 of the injured are in life-threatening condition.
Police stated: “We are declaring this a major incident and counter-terrorism units are assisting with our investigation.”
UK Prime Minister Starmer described the incident as horrifying and deeply concerning.
The incident occurred on a train headed to Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. Authorities received a report at 7:40 p.m. local time. The train is currently stopped at Huntingdon railway station.
The Times, quoting several eyewitnesses, reported that the incident happened shortly after the train departed from Peterborough station in Cambridgeshire. Some passengers hid in the restrooms, while others were trampled as they tried to escape.
London North Eastern Railway, the train operator, said on its website that emergency services are handling the incident.
The British Transport Police indicated that 9 of the injured are in life-threatening condition.
Police stated: “We are declaring this a major incident and counter-terrorism units are assisting with our investigation.”
UK Prime Minister Starmer described the incident as horrifying and deeply concerning.
The incident occurred on a train headed to Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. Authorities received a report at 7:40 p.m. local time. The train is currently stopped at Huntingdon railway station.
The Times, quoting several eyewitnesses, reported that the incident happened shortly after the train departed from Peterborough station in Cambridgeshire. Some passengers hid in the restrooms, while others were trampled as they tried to escape.
London North Eastern Railway, the train operator, said on its website that emergency services are handling the incident.