Dramatic footage captures Huntingdon train stabbing suspect being tasered and arrested

Dramatic footage has shown the moment one of the Huntingdon train stabbing suspects was tasered and arrested by armed police. The shocking mobile phone clip was taken by a taxi driver who was close to the front of the station waiting to pick up a passenger.

Videos show the man being tasered as five armed cops tackle him to the ground - a police dog and it's handler can also be seen. The taser can be heard pulsing as officers shout "give me your f****** hands" while trying to put him in handcuffs. A knife was recovered by officers at the scene. It comes after the British Transport Police initially said nine people suffered life-threatening injuries when they were stabbed aboard a train travelling from Doncaster to London King's Cross, on Saturday.

One other person was treated for non-life-threatening injuries - there have been no fatalities.

Five casualties have now been discharged from hospital and one is still critically ill. This casualty is a member of LNER rail staff who was on the train at the time and tried to stop the attacker.

Anthony Williams, 32, from Peterborough, has now been charged with 11 counts of attempted murder in connection with the attacks.

Viorel Turturica, 42, the taxi driver who took the video, said before the man was arrested, he was shouting "kill me, kill me, kill me" to the officers.

The taxi driver said: "I had arrived at the station pick up point at 7.41 pm and was waiting for a passenger.

"As soon as I see the passenger a few minutes later I then see everybody running out of the station.

"Then 10 seconds later a man dressed in black holding a huge kitchen knife in his hand runs past my car at 7.47pm.

"The police arrive seconds later and I could hear him shouting 'kill me, kill me, kill me' to them.

"They then taser him and as soon as he is down they say to him 'drop your weapon', that's when I started recording.

"I didn't understand the gravity until after I left the area and saw the huge police presence.

"I was shocked and then I knew it was bad."

It is not clear whether the man in the clip was Mr Williams, who had boarded at Peterborough, or another 35-year-old man who was also detained but subsequently released without charge.

British Transport Police said it was reported in good faith to officers responding to the incident that he was involved in the attack, and following enquiries, they have confirmed that the older man was not involved.

Five casualties have now been discharged from hospital and one remains in a life-threatening condition.

This casualty is a member of LNER rail staff who was on the train at the time and tried to stop the attacker.

Detectives said they have reviewed the CCTV from the train and described his actions as "nothing short of heroic and undoubtedly saved many people's lives."

Deputy Chief Constable Stuart Cundy said: "Our investigation is moving at pace and we are confident we are not looking for anyone else in connection to the incident.

"As would be expected, specialist detectives are looking into the background of the suspect we have in custody and the events that led up to the attack.

"This was a horrific attack that has had a wide impact. My thoughts and those of everyone in British Transport Police are with those injured and their families - especially the brave member of rail staff whose family are being supported by specialist officers.

"Having viewed the CCTV from the train, the actions of the member of rail staff were nothing short of heroic and undoubtedly saved people's lives.

"My thanks to the public for their patience while we continue our investigation at Huntingdon station. We hope that we will be able to support GTR in reopening the station soon.

"Anyone with information who hasn't already spoken to police is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 quoting reference 663 of 01/11/25."

David Horne, Managing Director of LNER said: "We are deeply shocked and saddened by yesterday's incident and our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected, particularly our colleague who remains in a life-threatening condition, and their family.

"I would like to thank the emergency services for their quick and professional response and the care they provided to those injured. I would also like to recognise the driver, crew and our operational response colleagues for their bravery and quick actions.

"This is a deeply upsetting incident. Over the coming days we will continue to cooperate with the authorities involved and will do everything we can to support our customers and colleagues during this very difficult time."

Anyone with information who hasn't already spoken to police is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 quoting reference 663 of 01/11/25.