Several passengers were injured in a knife attack aboard a train traveling through eastern England on Saturday evening, prompting an armed police operation and the arrest of two suspects, authorities said.

The incident occurred on a train bound for the town of Huntingdon, when reports of multiple stabbings led to a swift response by armed units. Police stopped the train at Huntingdon station and quickly detained two men believed to be connected to the assault.

A police spokesperson confirmed that“several injured passengers were taken to hospital,” though no fatalities have been reported. Emergency services remained on the scene for hours, assisting victims and interviewing witnesses.

Passengers described chaotic scenes as panic spread through the carriages, with some locking themselves in compartments while others fled toward the rear of the train.

British Transport Police said an investigation has been launched to determine the motive and whether the suspects knew their victims. Additional officers have been deployed across the network as a precaution.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the incident as“deeply shocking” in a post on X, praising the“swift and professional” response of armed officers and emergency workers.

The attack has renewed public debate over rail security and mental health awareness in the UK, with officials pledging to review safety measures across the transport system.

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