A man charged with 11 counts of attempted murder has appeared in court following a knife attack on a London-bound train that left passengers in hospital and the country reeling.
Anthony Williams, 32, from Peterborough, was arrested moments after the LNER service from Doncaster to King’s Cross was forced to stop at Huntingdon station on Saturday evening. Ten people were taken to hospital with stab wounds, while another attended accident and emergency later that night.
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Charges and investigation
The Crown Prosecution Service confirmed on Monday that Williams faces 11 counts of attempted murder, one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and two charges of possessing a bladed article. He has also been charged with an additional count of attempted murder and possession of a bladed article relating to a separate incident at Pontoon Dock DLR station on 1 November.
Williams appeared before magistrates in Peterborough on Monday and was remanded in custody pending further hearings.
Tracy Easton, chief crown prosecutor for CPS Direct, said:
“Our team of out-of-hours prosecutors worked to establish that there is sufficient evidence to bring the case to trial and that it is in the public interest to pursue criminal proceedings. We know the devastating impact the events on Saturday’s train have had and how the incident shocked the entire country. Our thoughts remain with all those affected.”
British Transport Police officers arrested Williams within minutes of the train being stopped. The incident triggered a major emergency response, with armed units, paramedics and air ambulances deployed to Huntingdon station.
Community reaction
The attack has prompted renewed concern about knife crime and public transport safety. Local representatives have praised the rapid actions of the passengers and police who intervened to prevent further casualties.
A spokesperson for British Transport Police said the investigation continues as detectives review evidence, including CCTV footage and passenger accounts.
For more information about prosecution procedure and victim support, see the Crown Prosecution Service guidance.
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