Updated 10.46, 11.07, 11.20, 12.06, 18.22

Ten people have been hurt, some seriously, in a series of stabbing attacks on board an LNER train last night.

The train was the 18.02 from York to London King’s Cross, and it is believed that the attacks began after the train had called at Peterborough.

The driver made an emergency stop at Huntingdon after the alarm was raised, where armed police were able to meet the train.

The reason for the attacks is unknown, but two people have been arrested.

British Transport Police arrived at the station at 19.42, and said that a major incident had been declared. Counter Terrorism officers are also involved.

Chief Superintendent Chris Casey said: ‘This is a shocking incident and first and foremost my thoughts are with those who have been injured this evening and their families.

‘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 nine-car Azuma set is stlll on Platform 2 at Huntingdon station, where it has been cordoned off as a crime scene.

LNER issued a Do Not Travel notice last night. LNER managing director David Horne said: ‘We are deeply shocked and saddened by this serious incident, and our thoughts are very much with everyone involved.

’I would like to thank the emergency services for their quick and professional response and the care they have provided to those injured. Anyone with information who hasn’t already spoken to police is urged to contact British Transport Police.’

Huntingdon station will remain closed today, and East Coast Main Line services are disrupted south of Peterborough.

Police have just held a press conference at Huntingdon..

Update
Superintendent John Loveless of British Transport Police has confirmed that the two arrested men are British nationals, of 32 and 35. They are being questioned at separate police stations  Nine people were initially believed to have life-threatening injuries, but four have been discharged. Two patients remain in a life-threatening condition. The motive for the attacks is still unknown.

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