A man accused of attempted murder in connection with a mass stabbing on a train in Huntingdon has been publicly identified for the first time. Anthony Williams, 32 years old, faced charges at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court, including ten counts of attempted murder and one count of actual bodily harm following the violent incident on Saturday. Additionally, British Transport Police mentioned an extra charge of attempted murder related to a separate incident on London’s DLR network early on November 1.
During the attack on the 6:25pm LNER train from Doncaster to London King’s Cross, eleven passengers were wounded. The train was forced to make an emergency stop in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, approximately an hour into the journey. Among the injured passengers, four were discharged after hospital treatment, while two individuals, including a courageous train worker, are still in critical condition.
Tracy Easton, chief crown prosecutor for CPS Direct, expressed that their team thoroughly reviewed evidence, including CCTV footage, in collaboration with British Transport Police to ensure there was enough evidence for a trial. Acknowledging the impact of the train incident on the country, Easton extended sympathies to all affected individuals.
Following initial arrests of two men, authorities confirmed that the 32-year-old suspect was the sole perpetrator. A knife was recovered from the scene as evidence. Williams made his court appearance escorted by officers, clad in a grey tracksuit and sporting a black beard, as reported by Cambridgeshire Live.
Due to the gravity of the charges, the court denied bail for Williams. The judge informed him that he would appear at Cambridge Crown Court on December 1, 2025. Williams remained silent as the charges were presented and indicated he had no fixed address when asked.
Superintendent John Loveless addressed the media in Huntingdon on Sunday, expressing shock over the incident and emphasizing concern for the victims and their families. He detailed the prompt police response following reports of stabbings on the train, with Cambridgeshire police arresting two individuals within eight minutes of the emergency call.
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