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A valiant train staff member who stepped in to protect passengers during a mass stabbing incident on a high-speed train has suffered life-threatening injuries, police stated on Sunday.

Particulars of the Frightening Incident

Surveillance footage reportedly depicts the employee attempting to stop the assailant as the train traveled between Peterborough and Huntingdon in the county. Bystanders described a frightening 14-minute duration after the train left Peterborough, with bloodied victims fleeing through compartments.

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

Crisis Reaction and Consequences

The incident on Saturday night resulted in 11 people being treated in medical facilities after the train made an unplanned stop at platform 2 in Huntingdon. Five people have since been discharged from hospital.

A witness filmed the individual waving a big knife and being shot with a stun device as he confronted officers on the station. He was allegedly heard shouting, "Kill me, end my life."

“This terrible incident has affected many people. We are thinking of the victims and their families – particularly the brave member of rail staff whose family are being assisted by specialist officers,” said a high-ranking law enforcement official.

Union Response and Appeals for Measures

Train unions were quick to praise employees and call for more measures. One labor leader said he would be “seeking immediate meetings with authorities, train companies and police to guarantee that we have the best available assistance, tools and effective procedures in place”.

A different union leader urged the rail company and government “to move quickly to review safety, to help the affected workers, and to ensure that no incident like this occurs again”.

Operator Praised for Rapid Action

The operator who stopped the train at Huntingdon was described as being “very shaken” but “well”, and has been praised by union representatives for doing “precisely what was needed”.

“The driver didn’t stop the service in the middle of two stops where it’s clearly challenging for the emergency services to access, but he carried on going until he arrived to Huntingdon, where the assistance was pretty much waiting,” stated a association official.

Further Details

Police stated they received the first emergency reports at 7:39 pm, and the service was forced to make an unplanned stop in Huntingdon at 7:50 pm.

One observer recounted initially wondering if the event was a Halloween joke, but soon realized from individuals' expressions that it was serious.

Police have stated there is no evidence to indicate the event was a terror-related attack and have asked the community to provide with any additional information.

Rail services on the impacted line are expected to experience delays until Monday, with travelers advised to postpone their journeys where feasible.

Anyone with information that could assist the inquiry are encouraged to contact authorities by texting a designated number with a case code.