**Train Stabbing Investigation: Major Update Released**

Police have provided a significant update regarding the investigation into Anthony Williams, the 32-year-old suspect charged in connection with a serious stabbing incident on a train in Huntingdon. The incident, described by authorities as a "major incident," occurred on Saturday, 1 November, and resulted in injuries to as many as ten individuals.

Following the attack, seven of the injured have been discharged from hospital, while an LNER staff member remains critically unwell but stable. Three other victims are reported to be in stable condition.

The British Transport Police (BTP) is leading the investigation and is examining whether this incident is linked to other reported attacks in the area. They confirmed that they are "linking all these incidents, and active enquiries are being made."

BTP stated, "We can confirm that British Transport Police (BTP) have primacy for the overall investigation relating to Anthony Williams, 32, who was charged with multiple offences following the major incident on a train at Huntingdon, on Saturday 1 November. This investigation includes any relevant offences on 31 October and 1 November."

The police have outlined a timeline of related incidents. On Friday, 31 October, at 7.10pm, a 14-year-old boy was stabbed in Peterborough's city centre. He was taken to hospital with minor injuries and later discharged. The suspect fled the scene, and despite a search, was not identified.

On the same evening, a man with a knife entered a barbershop in Fletton, Peterborough, around 7.10pm. This incident was reported to the police two hours later, but by that time, the suspect had left, and no officers were dispatched.

In the early hours of 1 November, at 00.46am, BTP received a report of a stabbing on a DLR train at Pontoon Dock, where a 17-year-old suffered facial injuries. The suspect had left before police arrived.

Later that morning, at 9.25am, another report came in from the barbershop in Fletton, where the suspect was still present. Officers arrived within 18 minutes but were unable to locate him.

The major incident on the train occurred at 7.42pm on 1 November, involving multiple stabbings on the 6.25pm service from Doncaster to London King’s Cross.

Deputy Chief Constable Stuart Cundy stated, "The criminal investigation is a priority for British Transport Police, and we are working closely with Cambridgeshire Constabulary and the Crown Prosecution Service." He also mentioned that measures have been initiated to increase police visibility across the railway network to reassure both staff and the public.

Cundy added, "People will have seen officers actively patrolling concourses and trains, engaging with train crew and passengers, and covering as many services as possible to maintain safety and confidence. Most importantly, the public are our eyes and ears too. If you see something that doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts and text us on 61016."