A routine train journey from Doncaster to London in the United Kingdom descended into chaos on Saturday night, when passengers were attacked in a mass stabbing inside the train.Eleven people received treatment in hospital following the attack. One of them, a train worker, remains in critical condition after he protected passengers from the knifeman. He was hailed as a “hero” by police and also praised by Heidi Alexander, the UK’s transport secretary, who said: “He put himself in harm’s way and there are people who are alive today who wouldn’t be alive had it not been for his actions.”Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listPolice initially arrested two suspects, but later released one, saying he had not been involved. On Monday, the suspect who remains in custody was named as 32-year-old Anthony Williams, from Peterborough, who is also being held on suspicion of attempted murder at a location in London earlier on Saturday.Police are still working to uncover a motive for the attack, but said it did not appear to be an act of “terrorism”.Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the attack an “appalling incident” that was “deeply concerning”, while Interior Minister Shabana Mahmood said she was “saddened” and urged people to avoid comment and speculation.Downing Street is keen to quell rumours spreading online following an incident in Southport in 2024, when the murder of three young girls sparked days of riots across the country.What happened?The train left Doncaster in northern Engla …
