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A horrific knife attack on a passenger train in the United Kingdom has left multiple people with life-threatening injuries, prompting a major police investigation and severe travel disruptions. The incident occurred on Saturday evening aboard a London North Eastern Railway (LNER) service traveling from Doncaster to London King's Cross. British Transport Police (BTP) were called to the scene near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, where they discovered several victims.
Emergency services responded swiftly, and the BTP later confirmed that two men have been arrested in connection with the attack. While the investigation is ongoing, authorities have stated that the incident is not currently being treated as terror-related. The identities of the suspects and the victims have not been publicly released. The train was stopped and held at the scene for several hours as forensic officers conducted their work, leading to the closure of the East Coast Main Line.
In response to the attack, a significant increase in police presence has been implemented across the UK's rail network. Government sources confirmed there will be a surge of officers at major terminals such as London, Birmingham, and Manchester until at least Tuesday to reassure the public. London Mayor Sadiq Khan described the incident as "deeply concerning." Interestingly, the local Member of Parliament for Huntingdon, Ben Obese-Jecty, told reporters that local police had conducted a training exercise for a similar mass-stabbing scenario just last week, according to Sky News.
The attack has caused major disruptions to UK train services, with LNER advising passengers not to travel and warning that cancellations and delays are expected to continue. National Rail has also reported that the disruption will likely affect services through Monday. Passengers stranded by the closures have been advised by LNER on alternative arrangements, though options remain limited. Two men are currently in police custody as the BTP continues to appeal for witnesses to come forward.
