Home Secretary issues update confirming Huntingdon train stabbings 'not terrorism'

The Home Secretary has issued a statement after police gave new details following a mass stabbing on a train in Cambridgeshire. Ten people were rushed to hospital by ambulance and an 11th victim later attended hospital by themselves after the incident on an LNER service yesterday evening (November 2). The train was brought to a stop at Huntingdon station, where police arrested two men on suspicion of attempted murder. Speaking at a press conference this morning (Sunday), Superintendent John Loveless said the incident is not thought to be a terror attack at this time. Join our Court and Crime WhatsApp group HERE He confirmed the suspects were both born in the UK - one, a 32-year-old Black British national, and the other, a 35-year-old British national of Caribbean descent. They remain in custody for questioning this morning. Two people remain in a life-threatening condition in hospital this morning, Supt Loveless added. In a statement posted on X following the officer's announcement, Shabana Mahmood paid tribute to the emergency services, and confirmed she is receiving updates from British Transport Police. The Home Secretary wrote: "After last night’s horrific attack, my thoughts today are with the victims, their friends and family. "My deepest thanks go to the British Transport Police, Cambridgeshire Police, Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service and the East of England Ambulance Service. "They responded rapidly, with the utmost professionalism and saved lives. I would also like to pay tribute to the exceptional bravery of staff and passengers on the train. "We now know this attack is not being treated as terrorism, and that two British-born, British nationals have been arrested. The investigation is ongoing, and I am receiving regular updates from the police." Huntingdon station, where the service was stopped following the attack, remains closed as investigations continue - but train services are running otherwise as planned across the country. Supt Loveless said passengers could expect to see a heightened police presence across the railway network. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 quoting reference 663 of November 1, 2025.