Huntingdon train stabbing latest: Man, 32, now sole suspect as ‘heroic’ rail staff member fighting for life

A 32-year-old man from Peterborough is now the sole suspect in a stabbing incident on an LNER train near Huntingdon. He remains in police custody on suspicion of attempted murder. A 35-year-old man initially arrested at the scene has been released with no further action. Police have confirmed the incident is not being treated as terrorism. The attack, which began shortly after the train departed Peterborough station, resulted in eleven people being hospitalized. Five victims have since been discharged, but one remains in a life-threatening condition. This critically injured individual is a member of LNER rail staff who reportedly intervened in an attempt to stop the attacker. Witness accounts describe a chaotic scene with passengers attempting to flee and hide. One passenger reported a face-to-face encounter with the knifeman, who stated, "The devil is not going to win." Another witness, a taxi driver, reported seeing the suspect holding a knife and repeatedly asking police to kill him. In response to the incident, police are deploying extra off... download the app to read more