‘Heroic’ train worker in life-threatening condition after knife attack, with suspect in custody

‘Heroic’ train worker in life-threatening condition after knife attack, with suspect in custody

image

‘Heroic’ staff member: One person, a London North Eastern Railway (LNER) worker who police said saved many people’s lives while protecting passengers, remains in a life-threatening condition in hospital.

Five discharged: Eleven people were treated in hospital after the attack. On Sunday evening, British Transport Police (BTP) said five had been discharged. None of the injured have been named.

Suspect: A 32-year-old man from Peterborough is being treated as the only suspect. He has not been named but police previously described him as a black British national. He was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in police custody. Police believe the attack was not terror-related.

Man released: A 35-year-old man, who was also arrested at the scene, has been released with no further action. Police said it had been “reported in good faith” that he was involved, but that further investigation confirmed this was not the case.