UPDATE: British police have just announced that one of the two men arrested in connection with a mass stabbing on a London-bound train has been released without charge. This urgent development comes as authorities continue to investigate the incident that left a “heroic” railway worker in a life-threatening condition.
In a statement released on Sunday evening, police confirmed that the only remaining suspect, a 32-year-old British man, is still in custody on suspicion of attempted murder. The second man, aged 35, was determined to be uninvolved and has since been released.
Deputy Chief Constable Stuart Cundy of the British Transport Police emphasized the rapid progress of the investigation, stating, “Our investigation is moving at pace and we are confident we are not looking for anyone else in connection to the incident.” Authorities have not yet disclosed a motive or the type of weapon used in the attack.
This incident unfolded on Saturday, causing widespread panic among passengers. As the situation develops, police are urging anyone with information to come forward. The public is reminded that these stabbings are not being treated as a terrorist act.
Next steps for the investigation are underway, with specialist detectives examining the background of the suspect in custody and the events leading up to the attack. The community is left grappling with the shock of this violent incident, and thoughts are with the injured member of the railway staff who displayed remarkable courage during the attack.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story as police continue their investigation into the alarming events that occurred on the train.
