A man linked to a shocking knife attack on a train in Cambridgeshire, and various other incidents, didn’t show up for his court hearing today. Anthony Williams, 32, is accused of launching a violent spree on an LNER train from Doncaster to London on November 1st, which led to 11 passengers being hospitalised. Thankfully, no one lost their lives, and police have ruled out terrorism. Williams faces 10 charges of attempted murder.
During the hearing, Williams was expected to enter his plea via video link but refused to participate. He’s also facing charges for allegedly attacking a police officer in custody and several other serious offenses. These include attempted murder at a DLR station that left a victim with facial injuries, a scuffle in a Peterborough barbershop, and a train assault.
Williams is accused of wielding a knife in multiple public locations and stealing knives from a store. With charges stacking up to 21 counts, he’s in custody awaiting his next court date on January 28. A provisional trial is set to unfold on June 22, 2026. The case is gathering significant attention due to the scale and severity of the incidents tied to it. Stay tuned for updates as the legal proceedings develop.