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Man refuses to appear at court over train attacks

Man refuses to appear at court over train attacks

Summary

A man named Anthony Williams is accused of stabbing 10 people on a train in the UK. He refused to appear in court via video from prison for multiple charges, including attempted murder. The trial is set to continue on January 28, 2024.

Key Facts

  • Anthony Williams allegedly stabbed 10 people on a train from Doncaster to London.
  • He faces 13 counts of attempted murder and additional charges for other incidents.
  • Williams did not appear in court because he refused the video link from prison.
  • The train was diverted to Huntingdon after the attacks, where Williams was arrested.
  • Williams is accused of 21 offenses, including attacks on different dates and places.
  • Eleven injured people were treated in a hospital and have been discharged.
  • The court has set a provisional trial date for June 22, 2024.

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