UK train mass stabbing: Amid panic, PM Starmer, Home Secy Mahmood, police still silent on key aspect

At least 9 people were hospitalized, nine with life-threatening injuries, following a mass stabbing incident on a train in Cambridgeshire, England on Nov 1. The attack occurred on a London-bound train headed to Huntingdon, prompting a major emergency response and the arrest of two suspects. Counterterrorism officers have joined the investigation, with authorities urging the public to avoid speculation about motives. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the incident “appalling and deeply concerning,” thanking emergency services for their swift action and asking residents to follow police advice. Rail services in the area remain heavily disrupted as the investigation continues.