British police, Stabbing attack
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British police say multiple people were stabbed on a train near Cambridge and 2 individuals arrested
British police say “multiple people” have been stabbed on a train near Cambridge and that two individuals have been arrested in connection with the incident
A funding boost for the British Transport Police (BTP) is needed so the force can permanently increase the number of officers riding on trains, according to security experts and rail unions. The Government may also need to consider airport-style scanners at stations and bleed control kits on carriages,
Counter-terror police have joined investigation into attack which started shortly after LNER train left Peterborough station
British Transport Police confirmed multiple people were stabbed on a train to Huntingdon. Two suspects were arrested, and several victims were taken to hospital. Train services remain disrupted as investigations continue.
A train stabbing that left nine people with life-threatening injuries over the weekend has put the spotlight back on the United Kingdom’s widespread knife-crime problem.