Anthony Williams: Everything we know about Huntingdon train stabbing suspect
Anthony Williams has been charged with attempting to murder several passengers following a mass stabbing on a London-bound train in Huntingdon on Saturday.
The attack, which injured 11 people, began shortly after the train left Peterborough. Passengers were said to have escaped from carriages or barricaded themselves in the toilet during the incident.
One LNER staff member remains in a critical but stable condition following stabbings on the Doncaster to London service, while four others remain in hospital.
A 35-year-old London man was also arrested at the scene but was released without further action.
Who is Anthony Williams?
Anthony Williams is charged with 10 counts of attempted murder, one count of actual bodily harm and one count of possession of a bladed article in connection with the incident on the train to London.
Williams, 32, of Peterborough, is expected to appear in Peterborough Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
He was also charged with a separate count of attempted murder and possession of a bladed article in connection with an incident on a train at Pontoon Dock DLR station in east London earlier the same day, in which one victim was injured in the face.
What did the police say?
British Transport Police (BTP) said Williams was charged with the offenses on Monday morning.
The force added in a statement that officers were also investigating other potentially related crimes.
BTP deputy chief constable Stuart Cundy said: “Criminal investigation and victim support is a priority for British Transport Police.
“Our investigation is also examining other possible related crimes.”
How many victims were there?
11 people were injured in the mass knife attack. 10 people were taken to hospital with an ambulance arriving at the scene. Police said another person took him to the hospital later that evening.
Nine people were initially believed to have life-threatening injuries, but five victims have now been discharged from hospital, while a “hero” railway worker remains in hospital fighting for his life.
Transport Minister Heidi Alexander praised the railway worker, identified as Andrew Johnson, for his efforts to stop the attacker. He said: “There are people alive today because of his actions and his courage.”
