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(Updated: November 4, 2025, 10:55 AM GMT)
BREAKING DEVELOPMENT: Police have released crucial footage capturing the alleged attacker moments before the train incident.
A wave of dread washed over the investigation today as police released chilling new CCTV footage showing Anthony Williams, the 32-year-old Peterborough resident charged with a staggering 10 counts of attempted murder, carrying a knife and entering a local barbershop. This deeply unsettling video provides a stark, crucial look into the suspect's movements just minutes before the horrific mass stabbing that shattered the journey aboard the LNER service from Doncaster to London King’s Cross on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
The immediate reaction to the footage underlines the sheer terror experienced by passengers. It places the alleged Huntingdon train knifeman in the public eye, armed, and seemingly on a collision course with tragedy long before the high-speed train left the station.
The newly released video evidence solidifies the timeline leading up to the shocking events. Captured inside a Peterborough establishment, the footage shows Williams, armed with a knife, according to authorities. For investigators, this material is invaluable, confirming that the suspect was armed and allegedly preparing for violence in the hours preceding the attack.
The violence erupted suddenly in a middle carriage, triggering a desperate stampede as terrified passengers fled down the train carriages, frantically pressing emergency buttons. "It was absolute chaos—people were screaming," one witness recalled, their voice echoing the shared panic of everyone on board. The speed and efficiency of the police response, however, likely prevented an even greater catastrophe. Armed British Transport Police (BTP) officers stormed the LNER service at Huntingdon Station, subduing Williams within eight minutes of the initial 999 call.
Williams, of Langford Road, Peterborough, now faces a complex web of serious criminal charges. Beyond the ten counts of attempted murder connected to the Cambridgeshire train attack, he is also charged with:
The human cost of this rampage is profound. At least 11 people were hospitalised, including a courageous LNER rail worker fighting for life after reportedly stepping in to shield passengers. Deputy Chief Constable Stuart Cundy was quick to praise the "heroic and selfless actions" of the train staff, declaring their response "undoubtedly saved lives."
The sheer scale of this violent attack raises unsettling questions about passenger safety. While police confirmed the incident is not being treated as terror-related, victims and the public are asking: What responsibility do rail operators have in preventing such brutal, random acts?
Victims of the Huntingdon train stabbings have access to legal remedies, including the government-backed Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA). Legal experts emphasize that transport operators, such as LNER, owe a significant duty of care to their passengers. If investigations reveal any failures in staffing, emergency alarms, or response protocol, victims’ potential negligence claims against the operator will be significantly strengthened.
For a full detailed profile of who Anthony Williams is, a comprehensive timeline of events, and a full legal analysis of victims' rights, please read our original, in-depth report. Who is Anthony Williams - Exclusive Full Profile.
