ARMED cops have arrested two people after multiple people were stabbed on a train.
Officers scrambled to the scene on a train travelling to Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, following the horror, said British Transport Police.
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The horror happened on a LNER train (stock image)Credit: Getty
Two arrests have been made following the horror which is believed to have occurred on a London North Eastern Railway (LNER) train.
Armed police were also called to attend after a number of people were knifed, Cambridgeshire Police.
One eye witness described the horrific scene on the train as “horrific” and “pure chaos” onboard.
They told the Sun: “There was blood everywhere, it was a terrible scene, really violent.
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“Shocked onlookers were shaken and traumatised.
“There’s heavy police on the scene at the moment. Passengers are stuck at Stevenage.”
LNER said that “disruption is expected” until the end of the day following the horror incident.
Travellers have been advised to check their route before setting off.
Train services running through Huntingdon may face delays with “all lines blocked”.
British Transport Police said in a full statement: “We are currently responding to an incident on a train to Huntingdon where multiple people have been stabbed.
“Officers are in attendance alongside @CambsCops and two people have been arrested.
“Further updates will be shared here.”
A spokesperson for Cambridgeshire Police said: “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.”
LNER said on X, formerly Twitter: “Due to the emergency services dealing with an incident at Huntingdon all lines are blocked.
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“Train services running through this station may be delayed. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
“Please check before you travel.”
British Transport Police said two people had been arrestedCredit: Getty
