Knifeman on LNER train ‘caused terror and fear on unimaginable scale’, court hears
Summary
A prosecutor told a Cambridge Crown Court jury that Anthony Williams caused widespread fear when he allegedly stabbed passengers and staff on a London-bound LNER train on 1 November 2025. Williams admits several offences, including wounding 12 people, but denies 14 counts of attempted murder; the trial is continuing.Key Facts
- Williams, 33, is accused of trying to murder 10 passengers and staff aboard the train.
- The court heard that passengers ran to hide in toilets, storage cabinets and under seats.
- Prosecutor Christopher Paxton showed jurors CCTV of passenger Stephen Crean trying to wrestle a knife from Williams.
- Train worker Samir Zitouni was stabbed multiple times while trying to stop Williams with a frying pan, the court heard.
- Scott Green was stabbed while attempting to take the knife from Williams, according to the prosecution.
- The prosecutor said the train driver made an emergency stop in Huntingdon.
- The court heard that Williams allegedly stabbed a 17-year-old boy in London and attacked three people in Peterborough before the train incident.
- Williams admits offences including wounding 12 people, but denies 14 attempted-murder charges.
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