LNER Worker Out of Life‑Threatening Condition

A knifeman launched a stabbing on the Doncaster–London King’s Cross service on Saturday evening, forcing an emergency stop at Huntingdon after passengers pulled alarms; police recovered a knife and 11 people were taken to hospital, five of whom have since been discharged. A 32‑year‑old man from Peterborough remains in custody as the sole suspect after a second, 35‑year‑old detainee was released with no further action, and investigators do not believe the incident was terrorism‑related. An LNER staff member intervened to stop the attacker and was seriously injured; British Transport Police said CCTV shows their actions “undoubtedly saved people’s lives,” and Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander later said the former Royal Navy chief petty officer is no longer in a life‑threatening condition. The train driver, Andrew Johnson, diverted the service to allow evacuations and arrests and, with passengers and first responders, has been praised for quick thinking; the Prince and Princess of Wales conveyed their sympathies. British Transport Police declared a major incident, said specialist detectives are investigating at pace, and asked anyone with information to come forward.