‘Do you want to die’: UK train stabbing suspect wounded 10, court hears

On October 24, 2026, a man was arrested after a stabbing incident occurred near Brixton Station in London. However, the primary focus shifted to a more extensive attack that took place on November 1, 2025, when Anthony Williams, aged 33 at the time, allegedly stabbed ten people aboard an LNER train traveling from Doncaster to London. Williams is currently on trial for 14 counts of attempted murder and admitted having intended to harm individuals during a series of violent attacks over Halloween weekend.

The incident began in Peterborough on October 31, where Williams attacked three victims, including a 14-year-old boy. He then traveled to London, where he stabbed another man on the Docklands Light Railway before boarding the Doncaster-London train early November 1st. During this attack, Williams used a knife to cause terror and fear among passengers, prompting many to flee in "sheer terror" as CCTV footage showed.

Williams allegedly asked one passenger, “Do you want to die?” while attacking them with deadly intent, causing multiple injuries including deep wounds to Kevin Deely’s scalp and midriff. The prosecution highlighted Williams' actions as evidence of his intention to kill numerous victims over the weekend in various locations across towns, cities, streets, and trains.

The attacks brought significant attention to public safety concerns and underscored the need for heightened security measures on transportation systems during high-risk periods like holiday seasons. Despite these severe charges, Williams has denied all accusations except those pertaining to his intent to harm specific individuals prior to boarding the train. This case continues to be closely monitored by authorities and the public alike due to its widespread impact and severity.