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Huntingdon train attack passengers ‘fought knifeman with frying pans’
Prosecutors say 10 passengers were stabbed on the train, and jurors heard that passengers and rail staff helped stop the attack.
- Anthony Williams, 33, faces trial at Cambridge Crown Court for the attempted murder of 10 passengers on an LNER train. Williams pleaded guilty to wounding with intent but denies 14 counts of attempted murder regarding the November 2025 attacks.
- Train driver Andrew Johnson diverted the service to Huntingdon station on November 1, 2025, after hearing "banging and screaming" as the attack unfolded. The decision to stop came only seven minutes after the violence began in coach J.
- Passengers displayed "extraordinary bravery," using frying pans and toasters to defend themselves and others. Passenger Scott Green avoided injury after his dog, Poppy, barked, causing the attacker to run away, according to Prosecutor Christopher Paxton KC.
- Prosecutor Paxton described Williams as having the "greatest delight on his face" during the violence. Passenger Raza Aslam recounted seeing "contempt" in the attacker's eyes, stating he appeared "like a person who's high."
- British Transport Police conducted a major investigation involving CCTV analysis, home searches, and area searches across East and London. Multiple victims required emergency treatment including blood transfusions, chest drains, and ventilator assistance.
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The PressKnifeman on LNER train had ‘greatest delight on his face’, court told
An LNER train passenger’s barking dog apparently caused a “marauding” knifeman to run away and saved the day for him, as another traveller said the attacker who stabbed 10 people on the service had the “greatest delight on his face”, a court heard.
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The Independent (US)Barking dog saved train passenger from knifeman, court told
Anthony Williams denies the attempted murders of 10 people on a train
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