“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,” British Transport Police Chief Superintendent Chris Casey said. “At this early stage it would not be appropriate to speculate on the causes of the incident.”
Cambridgeshire police said they were called at 1939 GMT after reports that multiple people had been stabbed on the 1825 service from Doncaster in northern England to London King’s Cross.
The train stopped at Huntingdon, with armed officers seen entering the train in videos on social media.
“Armed officers attended and the train was stopped at Huntingdon, where two men were arrested,” the police said.

Multiple people stabbed in UK train attack near Cambridge as police arrest 2 suspects

Two men were detained after an attack left at least 10 victims hospitalized

“Multiple” people were stabbed on a train in the United Kingdom on Saturday night, according to police.

The attack in Huntigdon, Cambridgeshire, happened before 8 p.m. local time and two men were arrested after 10 people were knifed, according to authorities.

“We were called at 7.39pm with reports that multiple people had been stabbed on a train,” the Cambridgeshire Constabulary wrote. “Armed officers attended and the train was stopped at Huntingdon, where two men were arrested. A number of people have been taken to hospital.”

Huntingdon is roughly 19 miles northwest of Cambridge and around 75 miles north of London.

The local constabulary said the British Transport Police was leading the investigation.

Ben Obese-Jecty, a British member of parliament (MP) representing Huntingdon, shared on X late Saturday that he was aware of the incident and trying to get more information.

“My thoughts are with the victims and those involved,” he wrote.

Police work at the Huntingdon, England, train station in Cambridgeshire, after people were stabbed on a train, Saturday. (Chris Radburn/PA via AP)

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer also expressed his sympathy on X.

“The appalling incident on a train near Huntingdon is deeply concerning,” he wrote. “My thoughts are with all those affected, and my thanks go to the emergency services for their response. Anyone in the area should follow the advice of the police.”

Police stand guard near the Huntingdon, England, train station in Cambridgeshire, after people were stabbed on Saturday.  (Chris Radburn/PA via AP)

The local football club also sent thoughts and prayers after the attack.

“The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Huntingdon Town FC tonight are with the victims and their families from this evening’s local incident,” the club wrote on X around 11 p.m. local time Saturday night. “We send our thanks and thoughts to colleagues in the police, ambulance and other agencies supporting this that are also affected.”