Man accused of stabbing 10 on London‑bound train faces murder charges
A court heard that a knifeman caused terror and fear on an unimaginable scale when he stabbed 10 people on a London‑bound train, the Guardian reported.
A court heard that a knifeman caused terror and fear on an unimaginable scale when he stabbed 10 people on a London‑bound train, the Guardian reported.
The accused, 33‑year‑old Anthony Williams, is charged with attempting to murder ten passengers and staff on an LNER service on 1 November last year.
Prosecutors said he also stabbed four other people in the 24 hours before the train attack, indicating a rapid succession of violence.
The case is being heard in court, where details of the alleged attacks have been presented.
Why it matters
The trial highlights concerns about passenger safety on UK rail networks.
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- United Kingdom · Europe
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- The Guardian
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- Key names
- LNER, Anthony Williams, London-bound, November A
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- Travel
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- Anthony Williams, 33, is accused of attempting to murder 10 passengers and staff on an LNER train on 1 November last year and stabbing four people in the 24 hours before. (The Guardian)
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