Huntingdon train stabbing latest: Man, 32, now sole suspect as ‘heroic’ rail staff member fighting for life

Taxi driver says he witnessed knifeman asking the police to ‘kill him’

Taxi driver Viorel Turturica told ITV News he was parked next to the station when he heard a commotion from a man he believes was the suspect.

“He was holding the knife straight and asking the police to kill him,” Mr Turturica said.

“He repeated three or four times ‘kill me, kill me, kill me’.”

Rebecca Whittaker3 November 2025 05:00

Forest owner offers to pay for club fans injured during train stabbing

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has offered to pay for the medical treatment of any club fans injured in a mass stabbing on a Doncaster-to-London train.

The attack left 11 people injured, two of them critically. Many of those on board were Forest supporters returning to London after the team’s 2–2 draw with Manchester United.

“Everyone at Nottingham Forest is shocked and deeply saddened by what happened,” said Marinakis.

Police are examining the train at Huntingdon station in Cambridgeshire after a mass stabbing (PA Wire)

“The courage and selflessness shown by our supporters on that train represents the very best of humanity and the very best of our club’s community.

“We will make sure any supporter caught up in this incident receives whatever financial support they require to enable them to access the best possible medical care as they recover.”

Maroosha Muzaffar3 November 2025 04:30

Pictured: Forensic teams work at Huntingdon train station

Forensic investigators at Huntingdon train station in Cambridgeshire (Joe Giddens/PA) (PA Wire)(Joe Giddens/PA Wire)(Joe Giddens/PA Wire)

Rebecca Whittaker3 November 2025 04:00

Police identify 32-year-old as lone suspect

Police have identified the lone suspect in the UK train stabbing as a 32-year-old Black British man from Peterborough who remains in custody on suspicion of attempted murder.

He is believed to have boarded the London-bound train in Peterborough shortly before the attack began.

Initially, two men were detained within minutes of the emergency call, but a 35-year-old British national of Caribbean descent was later released after investigators determined he was not involved.

Forensic investigators are continuing to work at Huntingdon railway station in Cambridgeshire (Joe Giddens/PA) (PA Wire)

Authorities say there is no evidence the incident was terror-related, and detectives are now examining the suspect’s background and actions leading up to the attack.

British Transport Police added that they are not seeking any additional suspects, describing the case as an isolated act.

Maroosha Muzaffar3 November 2025 03:30

Football fans on the LNER train during stabbing attack showed ‘courage and selflessness’, club says

Nottingham Forest supporters living in London were travelling on the LNER train when the Huntingdon stabbings happened, the football club said in a statement on X, as the owner commended the courage and selflessness of supporters who helped others on board.

The club said: “Many of our London-based supporters were travelling home on that train following our match at the City Ground, and our thoughts are very much with everyone caught up in such a distressing incident.

“The club is aware that many individuals demonstrated extraordinary bravery, which undoubtedly helped prevent even greater harm.

“The entire Nottingham Forest family stands firmly behind them as they recover from the events of yesterday.”

Evangelos Marinakis, the club’s owner, added: “Everyone at Nottingham Forest is shocked and deeply saddened by what happened.

“The courage and selflessness shown by our supporters on that train represents the very best of humanity and the very best of our club’s community.

“We will make sure any supporter caught up in this incident receives whatever financial support they require to enable them to access the best possible medical care as they recover.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected.”

Rebecca Whittaker3 November 2025 03:00

Watch: Forensic officers remain at scene following knife attack on London-bound train in Cambridgeshire

Forensic officers remain at scene following knife attack on London-bound train in Cambridgeshire

Rebecca Whittaker3 November 2025 02:00

Recap: What we know about the Huntingdon knife attack

• One 32-year-old British man from Peterborough is in custody on suspicion of attempted murder.
• A 35-year-old man from London who was also arrested at the scene has been released with no further action.
• Police have said there is nothing to suggest a terrorist incident.
• Eleven people were hospitalised after the attack. One, a member of LNER staff who tried to stop the attack, remains in a life-threatening condition, while five others have since been discharged.
• The train, which was heading to London Kings Cross, was diverted the train into Huntingdon station last night so police could respond to the incident. The driver who stopped the train at Huntingdon is understood to be called Andrew Johnson.
• Huntingdon station itself remains closed, but the rail line has reopened and trains are able to pass through on their way to London

Rebecca Whittaker3 November 2025 01:00

‘The devil is not going to win’ train attacker told passengers

Passengers on the train involved in the attack tried to hide on the buffet car, the BBC reported.

Alistair Day said he and others managed to get into it after seeing other passengers running towards them with blood on them.

He told the BBC he saw “a man at the window with his knife” trying to get in, but by then the buffet car was locked.

One woman said she came face-to-face with the knifeman who was running through the carriage.

Dayna Arnold told the Mirror she fell as she tried to flee.

“I just said, ‘Please don’t kill me’,” she said.

“Something shifted in his face and he just carried on. He said: ‘The devil is not going to win.’”

Rebecca Whittaker3 November 2025 00:00

Watch: John Healey reveals he was on Cambridgeshire knife attack train route with his wife hours before incident

John Healey reveals he was on Cambridgeshire knife attack train route with his wife hours before incident

Rebecca Whittaker2 November 2025 23:30

Recap: Extra police officers are being deployed following the attack

Extra police officers are being deployed across the rail network following the knife attack on a train near Huntingdon, with disruption on the line expected to last until the end of Monday.

Government sources have confirmed there will be a “surge” in police presence until at least Tuesday focusing on major terminals such as London, Birmingham, York, Leeds and Manchester, as well as at Huntingdon.

The police officers are likely to be most visible in London and at Huntingdon, but will be deployed across as much of the rail network as possible.

There will also be a visible police presence on trains on the east coast mainline, with sources saying officers usually focus on stations but it was “important to reassure passengers”.

Rebecca Whittaker2 November 2025 23:00