Anthony Williams denies 14 attempted murder counts

Anthony Williams has denied 14 counts of attempted murder in a trial over a series of attacks in October and November 2025, including a stabbing aboard an LNER train that stopped at Huntingdon. He has admitted wounding with intent but denies trying to kill the people he is accused of attacking. The charges include 10 counts relating to the train attack on November 1, 2025, and four counts concerning incidents between October 31 and November 1. The jury at Cambridge Crown Court must decide whether Williams intended to kill those he attacked. Prosecutors’ opening statements and footage shown in court are not findings of guilt. Prosecutor Christopher Paxton told jurors that Williams boarded the London-bound train at Peterborough and began attacking passengers soon after. The prosecution says 10 people were stabbed during the incident. Paxton said passenger Stephen Crean, who confronted Williams, would tell the court that Williams asked him, “Do you want to die?” Crean was injured in the struggle, the prosecution said. CCTV footage shown to the jury depicted passengers moving through the carriages and attempting to escape, including by hiding under seats or in toilets, according...