A man charged over a knife attack on a London-bound train that injured 11 people has been accused of another incident that same day.
Anthony Williams will appear in court later this morning (Picture: Reuters)
The attack on Saturday evening saw a man on the 6.25pm service from Doncaster to London King’s Cross train go on a stabbing rampage.
The train was forced to make an emergency stop in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, after police received calls about the incident at 7.42pm.
Anthony Williams, 32, from Peterborough, has been charged with 10 counts of attempted murder, one count of actual bodily harm and one count of possession of a bladed article relating to the incident on the train.
The train came to a stop in Huntingdon (Picture: Metro)
Police presence at major train hubs, including King’s Cross, has been increased (Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire)
He has been charged with an additional count of attempted murder and one count of possession of a bladed article in connection with the incident at Pontoon Dock DLR station.
Williams will appear in court this morning.
The police do not believe the attack was terror-related and have not offered a motive.
Deputy Chief Constable Stuart Cundy said this morning: ‘The criminal investigation and support for the victims is a priority for British Transport Police.
‘Our investigation is also looking at other possible linked offences.
‘Following the charges authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), I would stress the importance of not saying or publishing anything which might jeopardise or prejudice ongoing criminal proceedings, or the integrity of the investigation.’
Security will be increased for several days (Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire)
Tracy Easton, Chief Crown Prosecutor for the CPS Direct, said: ‘Our team of out-of-hours prosecutors worked to establish that there is sufficient evidence to bring the case to trial and it is in the public interest to pursue criminal proceedings.
‘We worked closely with British Transport Police to review a huge volume of evidence, including CCTV. The number of charges will be kept under review as this continues to progress.
‘We know the devastating impact the events on Saturday’s train has had and how the incident shocked the entire country. Our thoughts remain with all those effected.’
