A female witness present at Huntingdon train station last night shared the unsettling encounter she had with a passenger when she inquired about his well-being.
Cassie Marriot, whose mother resides nearby in Cambridgeshire, recounted her efforts to assist individuals disembarking from a high-speed train after a mass stabbing incident. She described a young man appearing shocked with blood on his legs.
Upon asking the man if he was okay, he responded, “It’s not my blood.” Cassie also described encountering a frightened young girl, around 18 or 19 years old, who expressed being terrified after someone attempted to stab her while she was listening to music on the train.
Detailing the scene, Cassie mentioned the eerie silence at the station despite the presence of police and ambulances, noting that everyone seemed shocked by the stabbing attack. British Transport Police reported two individuals in critical condition following the violent episode.
Authorities disclosed that two suspects, a 32-year-old black British national and a 35-year-old British national of Caribbean descent, were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and are currently in custody. The incident unfolded after the train service from Doncaster to London King’s Cross was halted at Huntingdon station.
The incident is believed to have occurred shortly after the train left Peterborough station. Superintendent John Loveless expressed shock over the incident, emphasizing concern for the victims and their families.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander assured the public of heightened police presence at railway stations and on trains to provide reassurance following the disturbing events in Huntingdon. She commended the swift response of staff, officers, and the public, expressing support for those impacted by the incident.