What's the latest on the UK train stabbing?
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A 32-year-old British man, Anthony Williams, is charged with 10 counts of attempted murder after a stabbing spree on a train to London. The attack left at least 10-11 people hospitalized, including a crew member in critical condition. Police quickly responded, tasing and arresting the suspect. Terrorism has been ruled out, and investigations into the motive continue. Increased police presence is reported at UK train stations.
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UK train stabbing spree suspect faces attempted murder charges
- A man suspected of stabbing multiple people on a train to London has been charged with 10 counts of attempted murder. 5s
- The suspect, Anthony Williams, 32, was arrested after police responded to an emergency stop and used a taser. 52s
- Five people remain hospitalized, including a crew member credited with saving lives, who is in critical but stable condition. 1m 29s
- Increased police and security measures have been implemented at train stations across the UK following the incident. 34s
- Knife crime has risen in the UK in recent years, with more than 50,000 cases annually, though there has been a recent decline. 2m 13s
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Anthony Williams, 32, has been charged with 10 counts of attempted murder after a stabbing on a train to London. Five people remain hospitalized, including a crew member in critical but stable condition. Police responded quickly, tased, and arrested the suspect. Motive is still under investigation.
The train was diverted to Huntingdon station where police intervened and detained a 32-year-old British man using a taser. One rail worker remains hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. The attack is not being treated as terrorism.
Terrorism has been ruled out as a motive. Eleven people were hospitalized, nine critically. Two men, aged 32 and 35, were arrested at Huntingdon station on suspicion of attempted murder. Investigations into the motive are ongoing.
