At least nine passengers were left in critical condition after a mass stabbing occurred on a Doncaster to London King’s Cross train near the University of Cambridge on Saturday.
Gatekeepers News reports that according to a statement issued by the British Transport Police on Sunday, two suspects have been arrested in connection with the violent incident.
The statement reads, “Armed police from Cambridgeshire Police boarded the train and arrested two people in connection to the incident who have been taken to police custody.”
“Ten people have been taken to hospital, with nine believed to have suffered life-threatening injuries. One is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. There have been no fatalities.”
“This has been declared a major incident, and Counter Terrorism Policing are supporting our investigation whilst we work to establish the full circumstances and motivation for this incident.”
Chief Superintendent Chris Casey of the British Transport Police described the attack as shockingand urged the public to remain calm as investigations continue.
Casey said, “We’re conducting urgent enquiries to establish what has happened, and it could take some time before we are in a position to confirm anything further.”
“At this early stage, it would not be appropriate to speculate on the causes of the incident. Our response is ongoing at the station and will be for some time. Cordons are in place and trains are not currently running through the area, and there are also some road closures.”
The police assured the public that more information would be released as soon as the investigation progresses.
