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A brave train employee who intervened to protect passengers during a mass stabbing attack on a high-speed train has sustained critical wounds, police stated on Sunday.

Particulars of the Terrifying Incident

Surveillance video reportedly depicts the staff member trying to stop the attacker as the train journeyed between Peterborough and Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire. Witnesses recounted a terrifying 14-minute period after the train left Peterborough, with bloodied passengers running through carriages.

The suspect, a 32-year-old British national from Peterborough, remains in detention for interrogation. Authorities announced a major event on the 6:25 pm service from Peterborough to King's Cross in downtown London.

Emergency Reaction and Consequences

The event on the weekend led to 11 people being treated in medical facilities after the train made an unscheduled stop at the station in Huntingdon. Several people have since been discharged from hospital.

A witness recorded the suspect waving a large knife and being subdued with a Taser as he faced officers on the platform. He was reportedly heard yelling, "End my life, kill me."

“This terrible incident has affected many people. We are thinking of the victims and their families – particularly the brave employee of train personnel whose family are being supported by specialist officers,” said a senior police officer.

Union Response and Calls for Measures

Train unions were quick to commend employees and demand increased measures. A union official said he would be “requesting immediate discussions with government, train companies and law enforcement to guarantee that we have the strongest available support, tools and effective procedures in operation”.

Another union representative encouraged the train operator and government “to move quickly to review safety, to help the impacted employees, and to ensure that no incident like this happens again”.

Operator Commended for Quick Action

The operator who stopped the service at Huntingdon was reported as being “deeply affected” but “well”, and has been praised by union representatives for doing “exactly the right thing”.

“The driver didn’t stop the service in the middle of two stops where it’s clearly difficult for the first responders to reach, but he carried on traveling until he arrived to Huntingdon, where the assistance was almost waiting,” explained a union official.

Further Details

Police stated they got the initial emergency calls at 7:39 pm, and the service was forced to make an unscheduled stop in Huntingdon at 7:50 pm.

One witness described at first wondering if the situation was a Halloween joke, but quickly realized from individuals' expressions that it was serious.

Authorities have confirmed there is no evidence to suggest the event was a terrorist attack and have requested the public to come forward with any additional details.

Train operations on the impacted line are anticipated to have disruption until the following day, with travelers advised to defer their journeys where feasible.

Individuals with details that could assist the investigation are encouraged to contact authorities by sending a message a specific number with a reference code.