Archive · 19 Nov 2025
UK Train Stabbing Suspect Faces More Charges
A man, Anthony Williams, is accused of stabbing multiple people on a train and committing other violent crimes across three counties in the UK.
He now faces 18 charges in total, with the investigation still ongoing.
32-year-old Anthony Williams charged with 7 more offenses related to violent incidents across 3 counties
Total charges now 18, including 10 counts of attempted murder from train stabbing
New charges include 2 counts of attempted murder, affray, knife possession, and theft
Williams also accused of separate attempted murder on Docklands Light Railway
Investigation ongoing, with more hearings expected
- Who
- Anthony Williams, a 32-year-old man
- What
- Accused of multiple stabbings and other violent crimes across Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and London
- When
- Over two days, ending with the train stabbing on 1 November
- Where
- Onboard a Doncaster-to-London LNER service, a Docklands Light Railway train, and other locations in the three counties
- Why
- Not yet determined, with no indication of terrorism
Prosecution
Defense
Train Stabbing Incident
Prosecution
Williams is accused of 10 counts of attempted murder
Defense
Defense yet to present their case
Motivation
Prosecution
Investigation ongoing, no terrorism indication
Defense
Defense may argue mental health issues or other mitigating factors
- Total Charges
- 18
- Train Stabbing Date
- 1 November 2025
- Suspect's Age
- 32
- Number of Victims
- Multiple
- Court Appearance
- Peterborough Magistrates’ Court on 2 November 2025