Train stabbing in Cambridgeshire leaves nine with life-threatening injuries

A mass stabbing attack occurred on a train traveling from Doncaster to London King's Cross, resulting in ten people being hospitalized, nine of whom have life-threatening injuries. The incident happened shortly after the train left Peterborough station in Cambridgeshire, prompting an unscheduled stop at Huntingdon where armed police arrested two suspects. British Transport Police declared a major incident and involved counter-terrorism officers, initially using the national "Plato" code for a marauding terror attack, which was later rescinded. Witnesses reported chaotic scenes with a man wielding a large knife, passengers hiding, and panic spreading throughout the train. Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the attack as "deeply concerning," and investigations are ongoing to determine the motive and full circumstances. Rail services on the affected route have experienced disruptions, with operators advising passengers to defer travel where possible.