A suspect has been formally accused in connection with a violent incident on a train in Huntington that resulted in eleven individuals sustaining injuries. Anthony Williams, aged 32, is facing charges including ten counts of attempted murder, one count of physical harm, and one count of possessing a bladed weapon following a knife assault on Saturday, as confirmed by the British Transport Police (BTP). Williams, residing on Langford Road in Peterborough, is scheduled to appear before the Peterborough Magistrates court today. Additionally, he has been charged with another attempted murder offense and possession of a bladed item related to a separate occurrence at Pontoon Dock DLR station in London on November 1.
During the distressing incident on Saturday, eleven passengers were harmed while en route from Doncaster to London King’s Cross on the 6:25 pm LNER service. The train was swiftly rerouted for an emergency stop in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, approximately one hour into the journey. BTP reported that two individuals were apprehended on the train within eight minutes of officers being alerted, with one individual reportedly subdued with a Taser by law enforcement for wielding a knife.
Out of the eleven victims receiving medical attention, four were subsequently discharged, while two patients, including a courageous railway staff member, remained in critical condition, as per police reports on Sunday. Deputy Chief Constable Stuart Cundy emphasized the priority of the criminal investigation and victim support for the BTP. He urged caution against making statements or publishing content that could undermine ongoing legal proceedings or the investigation’s integrity, following the charges approved by the Crown Prosecution Service.
Tracy Easton, the chief crown prosecutor for CPS Direct, disclosed that Anthony Williams is facing eleven counts of attempted murder, one count of assault causing bodily harm, and two counts of possessing a bladed instrument as a result of the police inquiry into the train incident from Doncaster to London on November 1, 2025. The decision to prosecute was made based on the evidence gathered by a dedicated team of prosecutors and in the interest of the public. Collaboration with the British Transport Police involved a comprehensive review of evidence, including CCTV footage, with the possibility of adjusting the charges as the case progresses. The prosecutor acknowledged the profound impact of the train incident on Saturday and expressed sympathy for all those affected.