BREAKING Huntingdon suspect charged with extra offences after 10 counts of tried homicide

A man has been charged with further offences following the horror Huntingdon stabbing incident, say police.

Anthony Williams will appear at court today charged with further offences linked to the major incident on a train at Huntingdon earlier this month.

Williams, 32, of Langford Road, Peterborough, will appear at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court this afternoon charged with seven further offences. Following the incident at Huntingdon, British Transport Police (BTP) launched a wider investigation into Williams and the events leading up to what happened on the train.

Williams has been further charged with:

• Attempted Murder of a 14-year-old boy at Henry Penn Walk, Peterborough, on October 31.
• Attempted Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) of a 28-year-old man at Viersen Platz, Peterborough, October 31
• Attempted Murder of a 22-year-old man near Pleasure Fair Meadow Road, Peterborough, on October 31
• Affray and Possession of a Bladed Article in connection to an incident at Ritzy Barbers in Peterborough on October 31
• Theft of knives from Asda supermarket in Stevenage on October 31
• Common Assault of a 31-year-old man on-board a train travelling between Hitchin and Biggleswade on October 31

These are in addition to the charges already authorised in relation to the major incident on the train at Huntingdon. He was previously charged with 10 counts of attempted murder over the mass stabbing, including that of a 14-year-old boy.

BTP Deputy Chief Constable Stuart Cundy said: “These are a significant set of new charges. Our investigation into the awful incident at Huntingdon has also focused on other offences previously reported to police or identified by our investigation. We have worked closely with our colleagues in Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Police alongside the Crown Prosecution Service to bring these charges.

“I would once again like to stress the importance of not saying or publishing anything which might jeopardise or prejudice ongoing criminal proceedings, or the integrity of the investigation.”

It comes as a hero LNER worker who was left in a critical condition after “saving lives” in the horror train attack has been discharged from hospital.

Samir Zitouni, 48, had been in a critical condition having suffered multiple injuries on November 1. Now, thanks to the efforts of NHS medical staff, he’s been able to be discharged from hospital to continue his recovery at home.

His family have said: “We are so grateful for the outpouring of support from the public, and very touched by all the kind words about Sam’s brave actions on the night of the attack. While we are really happy to have him home, he still has a significant recovery ahead and we would now like to be left in privacy to care for him as a family.”

Mr Zitouni, 48, had worked for London North Eastern Railway (LNER) for more than 20 years, and is said to have saved many lives at the time of the train stabbings.

David Horne, managing director at LNER, previously said: “In a moment of crisis, Sam did not hesitate as he stepped forward to protect those around him. His actions were incredibly brave, and we are so proud of him, and of all our colleagues who acted with such courage that evening. Our thoughts and prayers remain with Sam and his family. We will continue to support them and wish him a full and speedy recovery.”

Mr Zitouni worked as a customer experience host, which largely involves providing onboard catering. The attack is understood to have started shortly after the train left Peterborough station.

Passengers pulled the emergency alarms on the LNER service. Train driver Andrew Johnson, who served in the Royal Navy for 17 years, contacted a signaller and requested an unscheduled stop at Huntingdon station.