Train stabbings witness saw person 'hanging out train door bleeding' after horror attack

A witnessed has recounted the terrifying moment he saw an individual "hanging out a train door bleeding" following a bloody knife rampage on a train near Huntingdon. Over 30 officers, including armed police, were dispatched to the scene near the Cambridgeshire station last night following reports of a man with a 'large knife '. Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic as blood-soaked passengers fled to safety. The witness, who chose to remain unnamed , told The Mirror: "I was waiting for the 8:10pm train to Kings Cross when I spotted the train on the platform. I spotted someone hanging out the train door bleeding. "I looked further up the platform and see people running towards me bleeding and panicking. I saw someone in a hoodie running towards us so I shouted for everyone to leave the station immediately, so I got people out the station with me and to a place of safety." Another eyewitness reported seeing a man wielding a large knife, with passengers seeking refuge in the toilet to evade the onslaught, according to The Times. One witness informed the paper that there was "blood everywhere" and individuals were being "stamped" on by others in their desperate attempts to escape. I heard some people shouting we love (you)." A spokesperson for Cambridgeshire Constabulary confirmed that two men were been arrested and several individuals have been hospitalised. They added: "We were called at 7.39pm with reports that multiple people had been stabbed on a train. "Armed officers attended and the train was stopped at Huntingdon, where two men were arrested. A number of people have been taken to hospital. The incident remains ongoing and the A1307 has been closed as you approach the town centre." London North Eastern Railway announced all lines were blocked following he attack. It said in an update: "Due to the emergency services dealing with an incident at Huntingdon all lines are blocked. Train services running through this station may be delayed. Disruption is expected until the end of the day." Following the attack, Prime Minister Keir Starmer shared a statement on social media. He said: "The appalling incident on a train near Huntingdon is deeply concerning. My thoughts are with all those affected, and my thanks go to the emergency services for their response. Anyone in the area should follow the advice of the police." For the latest breaking news and stories from across the globe from the Daily Star, sign up for our newsletters .