Huntingdon train stabbing latest: ‘Heroic’ rail staff member fighting for life with man, 32, now sole suspect

A 32-year-old man is the sole suspect in a stabbing attack on a train that occurred shortly after it departed Peterborough station. The incident resulted in six casualties, with five discharged from the hospital and one, a rail staff member, in a life-threatening condition. He is being lauded as a hero for attempting to stop the attacker. A 35-year-old man who was also arrested has been released with no further action. Police have stated there is no indication the attack was terrorism-motivated. The train, traveling at over 120 mph towards London Kings Cross, was diverted to Huntingdon station by the train crew to allow emergency services to respond. The train driver, identified as Andrew Johnson, has been commended for his actions in bringing the train to a safe stop. The RMT union praised the professionalism and bravery of all railway workers involved and called for stronger support and procedures to protect staff and the public. Eyewitnesses described chaos and passengers hiding in toilets to escape the attack. One passenger recounted begging the attacker for her life, while her partner used his belt as a tourniquet to help a severely bleeding young man. The owner of Nottingham Forest football club has vowed to fund medical care for any fans ... download the app to read more