Archive · 4 Nov 2025
Suspect Charged in UK Train Stabbing After 11 Injured
A man named Anthony Williams has been charged with trying to murder 10 people after a big knife attack on a train going to London.
The attack happened on Saturday night, and 11 people were hurt.
One train worker was badly injured but is getting better.
Williams is also charged with other crimes from an earlier incident on the same day at a different train station.
He also allegedly hurt a police officer.
Police don't think these attacks were about terrorism, but they are looking into if Williams was involved in other knife attacks.
The Prime Minister and the King have spoken out about the scary event.
Police are asking people who saw anything or have videos to come forward.
Williams appeared in court and will appear again next month.
Anthony Williams, 32, has been charged with 10 counts of attempted murder following a stabbing on a train from Doncaster to London.
The train attack injured 11 people, including a train employee who is in critical but stable condition.
Williams also faces charges related to a separate incident at Pontoon Dock DLR station and an assault on a police officer.
Authorities have stated the incidents are not considered terrorism-related but are investigating potential links to other knife attacks.
The suspect appeared in court and has been remanded in custody, with a future appearance scheduled at Cambridge Crown Court.
- Who
- Anthony Williams (32, suspect), 11 injured individuals (including train staff), Prime Minister Keir Starmer, King Charles, Queen Camilla, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp.
- What
- A mass stabbing attack on a London-bound train and a separate incident at Pontoon Dock DLR station, resulting in multiple injuries. The suspect has been charged with 10 counts of attempted murder.
- When
- Saturday night (train attack), early hours of the same day (Pontoon Dock incident). Suspect charged on Monday.
- Where
- On an LNER train traveling from Doncaster to London, near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. Also, Pontoon Dock DLR station in London.
- Why
- The incidents are not being treated as terrorism-related. Police are investigating potential connections to other knife attacks. The suspect was charged with assault on an officer for a separate incident in custody.
Official Stances & Actions
Proposed Solutions & Public Safety Concerns
Response to Knife Crime
Official Stances & Actions
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood praised emergency services and passengers, calling the attacker 'the very worst of humanity.' Police stated the incidents are not terror-related and are investigating connections to other stabbings.
Proposed Solutions & Public Safety Concerns
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp advocated for tripling stop and search powers for police to apprehend individuals carrying knives.
- Suspect Name
- Anthony Williams
- Suspect Age
- 32
- Charges
- 10 counts of attempted murder, 1 count of attempted murder (separate incident), possession of a bladed article, actual bodily harm (assault on officer)
- Injured Count
- 11
- Train Service
- LNER service from Doncaster to London
- Incident Location
- Near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire (train); Pontoon Dock DLR station (separate incident)
- Court Appearance
- Peterborough Magistrates' Court (remanded); Cambridge Crown Court (December 1)
