On November 2, 2025, Anthony Williams, a 32-year-old from Peterborough, stabbed 11 passengers, including women and children, on an LNER train from Leeds to London near Huntingdon station in Cambridgeshire.
Authorities have linked Williams to three prior knife attacks that weekend in Peterborough and east London, where police took statements but did not arrest him immediately.
The 32-year-old has been charged has been charged with 10 counts of attempted murder, one count of ABH (Actual Bodily Harm), and one count of possession of bladed article following the major incident in Huntingdon.
He is also charged with another count of attempted murder and possession of a bladed article in connection to an incident at Pontoon Dock DLR station on 1 November.
Deputy Chief Constable Stuart Cundy said: “The criminal investigation and support for the victims is a priority for British Transport Police.”
“Our investigation is also looking at other possible linked offences. Following the charges authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service I would stress the importance of not saying or publishing anything which might jeopardise or prejudice ongoing criminal proceedings, or the integrity of the investigation.”
