King Charles sends message to victims of Huntingdon train stabbings

The King has released a statement in the aftermath of Saturday's mass stabbing incident on a train in Cambridgeshire. Several passengers were left fighting for their lives following a knife attack on board the 6.25pm London North Eastern Railway (LNER) service travelling from Doncaster to London last night. Two men - a 32-year-old British national and a 35-year-old British national of Caribbean descent - are being held at separate police stations on charges of attempted murder. In an update this morning, Superintendent John Loveless of the British Transport Police told members of the media that four people had since been discharged from hospital, while two remain in a life-threatening condition. Speaking outside Huntingdon Station, he added there was 'nothing to suggest' that the attack is a terrorist incident and that it is not appropriate to speculate on the cause of incident yet. In a statement released by Buckingham Palace on X , the King expressed his sympathy for the victims of the horrific attack: "My wife and I were truly appalled and shocked to hear of the dreadful knife attack that took place on board a train in Cambridgeshire last night. "Our deepest sympathy and thoughts are with all those affected, and their loved ones," he added. "We are particularly grateful to the emergency services for their response to this awful incident." The Transport Secretary assured members of the public travelling on Britain's rail network today that "a high visibility presence" of police at railway stations and on trains will be in place. Heidi Alexander said: "My thoughts are with those who have been impacted by the shocking incident in Huntingdon last night, especially those still in hospital today. "I’d like to pay enormous tribute to the staff and officers who responded, and the public for their patience and cooperation. "I am receiving regular updates from the British Transport Police who are leading the response to this awful incident, as well as LNER and other organisations involved." Ms Alexander added: "Trains are now running in the area, however Huntingdon station remains closed with trains passing through. "Passengers will see a high visibility presence of officers at stations and on trains throughout today who are there to reassure the public."