The Story How the Huntingdon train attack unfolded - and what comes next
Nov 4, 2025
Izzy Lyons, a reporter for The Sunday Times, shares her gripping first-hand account of the Huntingdon train attack, detailing the chaos as passengers confronted a knife-wielding assailant. Theo Usherwood, a political reporter for Times Radio, discusses the political fallout and implications for government policies on public safety. Together, they explore how timely police responses and the bravery of staff and passengers mitigated the situation. The conversation shifts to potential security measures and the broader debates around crime and safety in society.
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Witness Account Of The Attack Unfolding
- Izzy Lyons described being on the train when a man jumped up and people shouted that he had a knife.
- She witnessed passengers running and a man with his arm covered in blood saying he had been stabbed.
Initial Confusion Mistaken For Halloween Prank
- Theo Usherwood recalled seeing people run past covered in blood and initially mistaking the scene for a Halloween prank.
- He described the horror of realising the situation was deadly serious when blood-soaked seats appeared.
Passengers And Staff Fought To Protect Others
- Passengers armed themselves with bottles and hid in toilets and café areas to escape the attacker.
- An LNER staff member threw items to fend off the attacker and remains in critical condition after protecting others.