Today in Focus 15 minutes of horror in train mass stabbing – Today in Focus Extra
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Nov 3, 2025 Ben Quinn, a senior reporter at The Guardian specializing in policing and crime, dives into the recent mass stabbing on a train from Doncaster to London. He details the timeline of the incident and the quick actions taken by the train crew that helped manage the chaos. Eyewitness accounts provide a chilling perspective from the scene. Quinn discusses the suspect's background and the police's strategic release of information to combat misinformation. Political reactions spotlight proposals for tougher security measures in rail operations.
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Panic Onboard The Doncaster Train
- Passengers described sudden chaos as a man ran through carriages stabbing people and many thought it might be a Halloween prank at first.
- One witness realized the seriousness when they looked at their hand and saw it covered in blood.
Routine Journey Turned Violent
- The attack happened on a busy Saturday evening liner from Doncaster to London, affecting a routine journey full of weekend travellers.
- Around ten people were hospitalized, many seriously, making it an unusually large-scale mass stabbing.
Driver And Passengers Responded Quickly
- A tannoy message warned passengers and people scrambled, moving between carriages and trying to barricade themselves.
- Emergency services were alerted quickly and the driver diverted the train to allow officers to board.