Multiple Stabbing Injuries Reported on London-Bound Train in UK

A knife attack occurred on a London North Eastern Railway (LNER) train traveling from northern England to King's Cross in London, causing multiple injuries and widespread panic among passengers. The train was stopped at Huntingdon station in Cambridgeshire after passengers activated the alarm, and two men were arrested in connection with the incident, one of whom was subdued with a Taser. Witnesses described scenes of chaos and blood, with some victims seeking refuge in restrooms, and several injured were hospitalized, though their conditions remain unclear. The British Transport Police and Cambridgeshire Constabulary responded with a large presence, including armed officers and medical helicopters, and the A1307 road near Huntingdon was closed. The incident led to significant disruptions on the rail line and drew reactions from political leaders expressing shock and support for the victims and emergency services. Separately, police in Manchester responded to a stabbing incident at a club night, where two men were hospitalized with serious injuries.