Multiple people stabbed on train in Cambridgeshire

Two people have been arrested after multiple people were stabbed on a train.

British Transport Police are currently responding to the incident after an LNER train was stopped in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.

Armed officers attended the scene and two men were arrested following 999 calls at 19.39 GMT.

More than 30 officers were sent to the scene. No details about how many people have been stabbed have been released, or how serious the injuries are.

Police and ambulance crews helped to tend to the injured passengers.

A Cambridgeshire Police spokesperson said: "Two men have been arrested by police this evening after more than 30 officers were called to Huntingdon Train Station.

"We were called at 7.39pm with reports that multiple people had been stabbed on a train.

"The incident remains ongoing and the A1307 has been closed as you approach the town centre."

Videos posted to social media showed armed officers running along the platform as well as a large police presence outside the station area.

Train services have been disrupted as investigations continue into the attacks

The LNER website confirmed "emergency services are dealing with an incident between Stevenage and Peterborough".

All lines are currently closed while the incident is dealt with and there has been widespread disruption to the rail network throughout the evening.

"Trains running between these stations may be delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised.

"Major disruption is expected until the end of the day", the statement said.

Social media footage showed police on the station platform

An East of England Ambulance Service spokesperson confirmed it received "reports that multiple people had been stabbed on a train".

"We mobilised a large-scale response to Huntingdon Railway Station.

"We can confirm we have transported multiple patients to hospital."

Critical care teams including the East Anglian Air Ambulance and Essex and Herts Air Ambulance were sent to the station.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said in a post on X: "The appalling incident on a train "near Huntingdon is deeply concerning.

"My thoughts are with all those affected, and my thanks go to the emergency services for their response."

Huntingdon MP Ben Obese-Jecty posted on X: "I am aware of the incident and am trying to establish further information.

"My thoughts are with the victims and those involved."

The Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Paul Bristow, said: "I am shocked and deeply concerned by this extremely serious incident on a train which was stopped in Huntingdon this evening.

"My first thoughts are with the victims, their families, and everyone affected."