A 32-year-old man who was arrested in connection with the Huntingdon train knife attack is now being treated as the only suspect, British Transport Police (BTP) said.
The man, from Peterborough, boarded the train at Peterborough station. Another man, a 35-year-old from London, has been released with no further action, BTP said in a statement.
The force said police have established that he was not involved with the attack. Police also confirmed that a knife was recovered by officers at the scene.
They also say a “hero” train worker remains in a life-threatening condition after the Huntingdon train knife attack, British Transport Police added. The force said the person is a member of LNER rail staff who was on the train at the time and tried to stop the attacker.
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“Detectives have reviewed the CCTV from the train and it is clear his actions were nothing short of heroic and undoubtedly saved many people’s lives,” BTP said in a statement.
British Transport Police Deputy Chief Constable Stuart Cundy said: “Our investigation is moving at pace and we are confident we are not looking for anyone else in connection to the incident.
“As would be expected, specialist detectives are looking into the background of the suspect we have in custody and the events that led up to the attack.
“This was a horrific attack that has had a wide impact. My thoughts and those of everyone in British Transport Police are with those injured and their families – especially the brave member of rail staff whose family are being supported by specialist officers.
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“Having viewed the CCTV from the train, the actions of the member of rail staff were nothing short of heroic and undoubtedly saved people’s lives.
“My thanks to the public for their patience while we continue our investigation at Huntingdon station. We hope that we will be able to support GTR in reopening the station soon.
“Anyone with information who hasn’t already spoken to police is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 quoting reference 663 of 01/11/25.”
Earlier today, a woman recounted the terrifying moment she pleaded for her life as the Huntingdon train stabber chillingly said: “The Devil is not going to win.”
Dayna Arnold, 48, and her partner, Andy Gray, 37, were aboard the London-bound LNER Azuma when they witnessed the horrifying stabbing incident unfold. The pair were seated in Coach J, at the opposite end from where the assailant launched his eight-minute rampage, leaving two people critically injured.
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