Police investigating whether train attack suspect linked to stabbing of 14-year-old on Friday
Summary
Police are investigating whether several knife-related incidents in Peterborough are linked to a stabbing attack on a train near the city. Anthony Williams has been charged with multiple counts of attempted murder following the train attack, as well as a separate incident in east London. The investigation involves both Cambridgeshire Police and British Transport Police.Key Facts
- A man with a knife stabbed passengers on a train heading to London after passing through Peterborough around 19:30 GMT on Saturday.
- Anthony Williams, 32, has been charged with 10 counts of attempted murder for the train attack.
- Williams is also charged with attempted murder for an earlier incident in east London.
- Police are investigating if the train attack is connected to three knife-related incidents in Peterborough the day before.
- On Friday evening, a 14-year-old was stabbed in Peterborough but sustained minor injuries.
- There were two other reports of a man with a knife in Peterborough on Friday night and Saturday morning.
- Investigations are conducted by British Transport Police and Cambridgeshire Police.
- The Independent Office for Police Conduct stated it will not investigate since criteria for referral are not met.
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