Anthony Williams is from Peterborough, a city in eastern England. Very little is known about his personal life. Authorities have confirmed that he was not previously known to counterterrorism or security services. It is also unknown whether he had any contact with mental health services.

Who is Anthony Williams? Earlie Life & Background

Full Name: Anthony Williams
Age: 32
Hometown: Peterborough, United Kingdom
Occupation: Not publicly known
Notable Incident: Mass stabbing on London-bound train, November 2, 2025

The London-Bound Train Attack

On Saturday, November 2, 2025, Williams allegedly attacked passengers on a train traveling from Doncaster to London’s King’s Cross Station.

• Victims: 11 passengers were injured, including two critically.

• Emergency Response: The train made an emergency stop at Huntingdon station in Cambridgeshire. Armed police, ambulances, and air ambulances responded quickly.

• Heroic Action: CCTV footage shows a train crew member intervening to stop Williams. The crew member is now in critical but stable condition.

Passengers reported scenes of panic. Bloodied travelers ran through carriages to escape the attacker. Police recovered a knife at the scene. Officials confirmed the incident is not being treated as terrorism.

Legal Charges

British Transport Police have charged Anthony Williams with:

• 10 counts of attempted murder

• 1 count of actual bodily harm

• 1 count of possession of a bladed article

He is also charged for a separate incident at Pontoon Dock transit station on the same day:

• 1 count of attempted murder

• 1 count of possession of a bladed article

Investigators are reviewing other possible related offenses. Williams is scheduled to appear at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court.

Public and Official Response

Transport Minister Heidi Alexander confirmed that Williams was not on the radar of security services or counterterrorism police. She did not comment on his mental health history.

Authorities praised the train crew member’s bravery. Alexander said, “There will be people alive today because of his actions.”

Current Status

Williams remains in custody. Police continue investigating the incident and any possible connections to other crimes. The case has received wide media coverage across the UK.