Mass Stabbing Incident on Train in Cambridgeshire: 10 Hospitalized, Two Arrested
Armed police responded to a severe stabbing incident on a train in Cambridgeshire on Saturday evening, apprehending two individuals and hospitalizing 10 people, nine of whom are suffering from life-threatening injuries. The LNER train, which was en route from Doncaster to London King's Cross, was the scene of the incident, with counter-terrorism police aiding in the investigation. The British Transport Police initially declared "Plato" due to the nature of the incident, but later withdrew the declaration.
Key Takeaways:
- 10 people were rushed to hospital, with 9 suffering from life-threatening injuries, following a severe stabbing incident on a train in Cambridgeshire on Saturday evening.
- The incident occurred on the LNER train, which was en route from Doncaster to London King's Cross, with armed police responding at 7.42pm.
- Two individuals have been apprehended and taken to police custody in connection with the incident.
- Counter-terrorism police are aiding in the investigation, with the British Transport Police leading the inquiry.
- The incident has been declared a major incident, with British Transport Police Chief Superintendent Chris Casey stating that the response is "ongoing" and will be for some time.
- Trains are not currently running through the area, and there are road closures in place.
Statistics:
- 10 people were taken to hospital with injuries from the stabbing incident.
- 9 people suffered life-threatening injuries, while 1 person was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
- The incident occurred at 7.42pm on Saturday evening.
- Two individuals have been apprehended and taken to police custody.
Sources:
- Manchester Evening News
- British Transport Police
- British Transport Police Chief Superintendent Chris Casey statement