A 32-year-old man has been charged with 11 counts of attempted murder following a mass stabbing attack on a train.
Anthony Williams, from Peterborough, was arrested following the attack on the London North Eastern Railway (LNER) train in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, on Saturday evening.
He has now been charged with 10 counts of attempted murder, one count of actual bodily harm and one count of possession of a bladed article in connection to the incident, British Transport Police said.
He is further charged with another count of attempted murder and possession of a bladed article in connection to an incident at Pontoon Dock DLR station in east London in the early hours of the same day.
10 people were taken to hospital following the attack, with another person later presenting themselves to hospital
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GETTYWilliams is due to appear before Peterborough Magistrates Court today.
Deputy Chief Constable Stuart Cundy said: “The criminal investigation and support for the victims is a priority for British Transport Police.
“Our investigation is also looking at other possible linked offences.”
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said the number of charges “will be kept under review” as it works with police to review a “huge volume of evidence”.
Tracy Easton, chief crown prosecutor for CPS Direct, said: “The Crown Prosecution Service has decided to prosecute Anthony Williams with 11 counts of attempted murder, one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and two counts of possession of a bladed article – following a police investigation into an incident on a LNER train from Doncaster to London on Saturday, November 1.
“Our team of out-of-hours prosecutors worked to establish that there is sufficient evidence to bring the case to trial and it is in the public interest to pursue criminal proceedings.
“We worked closely with British Transport Police to review a huge volume of evidence including CCTV. The number of charges will be kept under review as this continues to progress.
“We know the devastating impact the events on Saturday’s train has had and how the incident shocked the entire country. Our thoughts remain with all those affected.”
Police declared a major incident following Saturday’s mass stabbing
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Police declared a major incident on Saturday when the train came to a stop in Huntingdon, after passengers pulled the emergency alarms.
The 6.25pm train had been travelling from Doncaster to London King’s Cross when the attack occurred.
Ten people were taken to hospital, while another later presented themselves at hospital.
A LNER staff member, who was injured while trying to protect passengers during the attack, remains in hospital in a critical but stable condition, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said today.
An LNER staff member remains in hospital in a critical but stable condition following the attack
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David Horne, managing director of the train operator, said: “We are deeply shocked and saddened by yesterday’s incident and our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected, particularly our colleague who remains in a life-threatening condition, and their family.
“I would like to thank the emergency services for their quick and professional response and the care they provided to those injured.
“I would also like to recognise the driver, crew and our operational response colleagues for their bravery and quick actions.
“This is a deeply upsetting incident.
“Over the coming days we will continue to co-operate with the authorities involved and will do everything we can to support our customers and colleagues during this very difficult time.”