Cambridgeshire Train Attacker Pleads Guilty to Wounding
BBC News reports on the recent incident involving a train stabbing in Cambridgeshire. Anthony Williams, 33, has admitted to 12 counts of wounding with intent in relation to the attack on a Doncaster-London train. The incident occurred on November 1st, 2026, near Huntingdon railway station, leading to an unscheduled stop.
Williams, who appeared via video link from Rampton Hospital, also pleaded guilty to several other charges, including affray, theft of knives, and possessing bladed articles. However, he denies 14 counts of attempted murder related to the train and other incidents in London and Peterborough.
The trial is set to begin next week and is expected to last six weeks.
Key Points:
- Man accused of mass train stabbing admits 12 counts of wounding.
- Incident occurred on a train from Peterborough to London on November 1st, 2026.
- Williams denies 14 counts of attempted murder.
- Trial scheduled to start next week.