TRAIN ‘ATTACK’
Huntingdon train suspect, 32, ‘tried to kill member of public HOURS before stabbing’ – as he’s pictured for first time
The Saturday night horror unfolded in just 15 minutes – with one person still fighting for their life in hospital
THE Huntingdon train suspect has been pictured for the first time since the horror attack – which saw 11 people rushed to hospital.
British-born Anthony Williams, 32, was spotted on CCTV at a barber’s shop on Friday – less than 24 hours before allegedly carrying out the rampage.
Anthony Williams, 32, was spotted on CCTV at a barber’s shop on Friday
Police officers and emergency personnel work at the scene on Sunday morningCredit: Reuters
Dramatic footage shared exclusively with The Sun showed the moment a man was arrested
He is charged with 10 counts of attempted murder after multiple passengers were rushed to hospital on Saturday – with one still fighting for their life.
Williams – who was arrested on Saturday – was also charged with one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and one count of possession of a bladed article.
Now, it has emerged that Williams has also been charged with an additional count of attempted murder and possession of a bladed article in relation to a different incident on London’s DLR network in the early hours of Saturday.
A victim suffered facial injuries after being attacked with a knife on a DLR train at Pontoon Dock just before 1am, cops said.
Williams was later identified as a suspect, British Transport Police revealed.
He will appear at Peterborough Magistrates Court today following the horror in Cambridgeshire.
It comes after The Sun released dramatic video of a suspect being Tasered and then arrested on the train platform.
Tracy Easton, Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS Direct, said: “The Crown Prosecution Service has decided to prosecute Anthony Williams with 11 counts of attempted murder, one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and two counts of possession of a bladed article – following a police investigation into an incident on a LNER train from Doncaster to London on Saturday 1 November 2025.
“Our team of out-of-hours prosecutors worked to establish that there is sufficient evidence to bring the case to trial and it is in the public interest to pursue criminal proceedings.
“We worked closely with British Transport Police to review a huge volume of evidence including CCTV.
“The number of charges will be kept under review as this continues to progress.
“We know the devastating impact the events on Saturday’s train has had and how the incident shocked the entire country. Our thoughts remain with all those effected.”
HORROR RAMPAGE
More than 30 officers, including some armed, rushed to Huntingdon Station after the train from Doncaster to Kings Cross made an emergency stop at 7.44pm on Saturday.
It is believed the knifeman boarded the service at Peterborough, with the rampage occurring soon after it departed at around 7.30pm.
Armed cops made the arrest within eight minutes of the first 999 call.
A 35-year-old man, from London, was also detained at the scene, but has since been released with no further action – as the BTP confirmed he had no involvement.
Five casualties were discharged from hospital hours after the stabbing rampage yesterday.
Huntingdon horror timeline: 15 minutes of terror
18:25: Train heading to King’s Cross London departs from Doncaster
19:29: Train departs Peterborough station and knife attack begins soon after
19:39: Cambridge Police receives distress calls of multiple stabbings onboard a train
19.42: British Transport Police records its first call and dispatches officers
19:44: Train makes emergency stop at Huntingdon station
19.50 Within eight minutes of the call to BTP, two suspects are apprehended by armed officers
20:47: BTP announce on X that two people were arrested
Sunday: Police confirm one of those arrested was released with no further action
Monday: Anthony Williams, 32, charged with 10 counts of attempted murder, one count of actual bodily harm and one count of possession of bladed article after Huntingdon horror.
The BTP confirmed that only one victim – a “heroic” member of LNER rail staff – remains in a life-threatening condition.
David Horne, managing director of LNER, said: “We are deeply shocked and saddened by yesterday’s incident and our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected, particularly our colleague who remains in a life-threatening condition, and their family.
“I would like to thank the emergency services for their quick and professional response and the care they provided to those injured.
“I would also like to recognise the driver, crew and our operational response colleagues for their bravery and quick actions.
“This is a deeply upsetting incident. Over the coming days we will continue to co-operate with the authorities involved and will do everything we can to support our customers and colleagues during this very difficult time.”
Counter Terrorism Policing were called in to support the ongoing probe.
The force declared a “major incident” and at one stage declared “Plato”, the national code word used by police and emergency services when responding to a “marauding terror attack”.
However, BTP Superintendent John Loveless told a briefing on Sunday morning that there is nothing to suggest the stabbings were a terrorist incident – with Defence Secretary John Healey earlier saying it is believed to have been an “isolated attack”.
Forensics at the scene following the horror on the LNER train heading to London King’s CrossCredit: PA
Cops and medics work alongside a train at Huntingdon StationCredit: AFP
Armed cops stand with British Transport Police officers at the scene on SaturdayCredit: AFP
The Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer described the incident as “deeply concerning”.
Witnesses on board the train described how passengers were trampled and hid in the toilets as the screams of victims were heard amid the chaos.
One said he initially thought it was a Halloween prank before being left covered in blood.
One passenger told The Times frantic people were hiding in loos as panic spread through the carriages.
Another, called Gavin, told Sky News that a victim screamed: “They’ve got a knife, I’ve been stabbed.”
He added as the train came to a stop the passenger – who was “extremely bloodied” – was “basically on the floor” as they tried to flee the attacker.
Another eye witness described the scene on the train as “horrific” and “pure chaos”.
They told the Sun: “There was blood everywhere, it was a terrible scene, really violent. It was like something from a film.
“It didn’t feel real and just sparked pure panic onboard. Shocked onlookers were shaken and traumatised.”
Shocking footage shows police cars and ambulances flooding the roads outside of the station, as officers raced along the platform before boarding the train.
Forensic teams and sniffer dogs swept the station, with emergency responders seen working on the tracks, while the scene was sealed off to the public.
Evacuated passengers were loaded onto coaches to London after services ground to a halt.
Armed cops were seen swarming the platform after the horror
The scene at Huntingdon railway station on Saturday eveningCredit: Bav Media
