The incident unfolded shortly before 8 PM GMT, resulting in eleven people requiring hospital treatment, with five of them already discharged, BBC reported. Initial reports led to the arrest of a 35-year-old man, who was later released without charges after it was confirmed he was not involved in the attack.
Witnesses described a terrifying scene, recounting how people screamed and fled as the attacker wielded what appeared to be a large kitchen knife, creating chaos and panic among passengers.
One eyewitness, Amira Ostalski, expressed her horror at seeing the violence unfold just a few rows away, emphasizing the fear that gripped everyone on the crowded train. Train driver Andrew Johnson acted decisively by diverting the train to a platform in Huntingdon, allowing emergency services to respond rapidly.
British Transport Police confirmed that a knife was recovered at the scene and stated they are not seeking any additional suspects, as investigations continue into this shocking incident, which has left the community and the railway staff deeply shaken.
