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Two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a violent stabbing attack on a commuter train in Cambridgeshire, England, on Saturday night. The incident, which is not being treated as terror-related, prompted a major emergency response and left ten people in the hospital, with nine suffering from life-threatening injuries.
The attack occurred around 9:30 p.m. local time on a Great Northern service traveling from London King's Cross to Peterborough. Armed officers from the British Transport Police (BTP) and Cambridgeshire Constabulary were dispatched to Huntingdon railway station, where the train was stopped. Witnesses described scenes of chaos and panic as the violence erupted. Passengers reportedly fled through carriages to escape the attackers, with some breaking windows to get off the train.
Following the police response, two men, aged 21 and 31, were arrested at the scene. BTP Assistant Chief Constable Sean O'Callaghan stated that while the motive is still under investigation, authorities are confident it was an isolated incident. In a statement, police confirmed the incident is not being treated as terror-related, and they are not seeking anyone else in connection with the attack.
Emergency services declared a major incident, and a significant medical operation was launched. According to ambulance service officials, ten people were transported to hospital for treatment, with nine of them in critical condition. Paramedics, a hazardous area response team, and an air ambulance were all deployed to the station. The attack on the Cambridgeshire train has shocked the local community, with police appealing for witnesses and anyone with video footage to come forward to assist with the ongoing investigation.
