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A brave train employee who stepped in to protect travelers during a mass stabbing attack on a high-speed train has suffered critical wounds, police confirmed on Sunday.

Details of the Terrifying Incident

Surveillance video reportedly depicts the staff member trying to halt the assailant as the train journeyed between a city and another station in the county. Bystanders described a terrifying 14-minute duration after the train left Peterborough, with injured victims running through compartments.

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

Emergency Response and Consequences

The event on the weekend resulted in 11 people being cared for in medical facilities after the train made an unscheduled stop at the station in Huntingdon. Several people have since been discharged from medical care.

A witness recorded the individual brandishing a large knife and being shot with a stun device as he faced officers on the station. He was allegedly heard shouting, "Kill me, end my life."

“This was a horrific attack that has had a wide impact. My thoughts and those of everyone in British Transport Police are with those injured and their families – especially the courageous employee of rail staff whose relatives are being assisted by specialist officers,” stated a senior law enforcement officer.

Labor Reaction and Appeals for Action

Train unions were quick to commend staff and call for more measures. A union official said he would be “requesting urgent discussions with authorities, train companies and law enforcement to guarantee that we have the best available support, resources and effective protocols in place”.

A different union representative encouraged the rail company and authorities “to act quickly to review security, to support the impacted employees, and to make sure nothing like this happens again”.

Driver Commended for Quick Action

The operator who halted the train at Huntingdon was described as being “very shaken” but “well”, and has been commended by association representatives for doing “exactly the right thing”.

“The driver did not stop the service in the center of two stops where it’s obviously challenging for the first responders to reach, but he continued going until he arrived to Huntingdon, where the response was almost already there,” explained a association official.

Further Information

Authorities stated they got the first emergency reports at 7:39 pm, and the service was compelled to make an unscheduled stop in Huntingdon at 7:50 pm.

An witness described at first thinking if the event was a holiday joke, but quickly realized from people's expressions that it was real.

Police have stated there is nothing to suggest the event was a terror-related attack and have asked the public to come forward with any further details.

Train services on the affected route are expected to experience delays until Monday, with passengers recommended to defer their travel where possible.

Anyone with details that could help the investigation are encouraged to reach police by sending a message a specific number with a reference code.