A 32-year-old man has been charged with ten counts of attempted murder following a knife attack on a London-bound train that left eleven people injured, British police said on Monday.

The attack occurred on a London North Eastern Railway (LNER) service that stopped at Huntingdon Station, around 80 miles north of the capital, on Saturday. Among the victims was a member of the train crew who remains in hospital in a critical but stable condition after attempting to stop the suspect.

British Transport Police identified the suspect as Anthony Williams, from Peterborough in eastern England. He has also been charged with an additional count of attempted murder linked to a separate incident at a station in east London earlier the same day, bringing the total to eleven counts.

UK train stabbing

A forensic officer takes pictures of the London North Eastern Railway (LNER) train where a series of stabbings took place, at a platform at Huntingdon Station, near Cambridge, Britain, November 2, 2025. REUTERS/Jack Taylor TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Multiple Charges and Court Appearance

In total, Williams faces 11 counts of attempted murder, one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and two counts of possessing a bladed article, according to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).

He is set to appear at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court later on Monday. Police said the charges followed a review of CCTV footage and other evidence gathered from the train.

Authorities confirmed the incident is not being treated as terrorism-related.

National Reaction and Investigation

The stabbings shocked the country, prompting messages of sympathy from Prime Minister Keir Starmer and King Charles, who both expressed support for the victims and their families.

Transport Minister Heidi Alexander said on Monday that the accused was not known to the security services, though she declined to comment on whether he had previous contact with mental health authorities.

By late Sunday, five of the injured victims had been discharged from hospital, police said.

Ongoing Public Concern

The attack, which took place in a public train carriage during daytime hours, has renewed calls for stronger safety measures on British railways and for increased support for front-line transport staff.

Forensic teams continued to examine the LNER train at Huntingdon Station on Sunday, where the platform remained partially cordoned off.