LNER staff member described as 'heroic' in life-threatening condition following train stabbing
A 32-year-old man from Peterborough remains in custody in connection with last night's attack on a train near Huntingdon
A "heroic" member of LNER rail staff who tried to stop a knife attacker on a train in Cambridgeshire and "undoubtedly saved many people's lives" remains in a life-threatening condition, British Transport Police (BTP) said.
The staff member, who has not been named, was one of 10 people taken to hospital after the mass stabbing on Saturday's 6.25pm train service from Doncaster to London King's Cross.
BTP declared a major incident when the train came to a stop in Huntingdon after passengers pulled the emergency alarms.
Deputy Chief Constable Stuart Cundy, of BTP, said: "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 brave member of rail staff whose family are being supported by specialist officers.
"Having viewed the CCTV from the train, the actions of the member of rail staff were nothing short of heroic and undoubtedly saved people's lives."
The LNER staff member is the only person still fighting for their life, BTP said, as they confirmed five of the people taken to hospital on Saturday night had been discharged.
One of the two men who were arrested at the scene has been released with no further action.
A 35-year-old man who was arrested eight minutes after police were called at 7.42pm on Saturday was held after a report in good faith, BTP said, but officers have now confirmed that he was not involved.
The other man, a 32-year-old black British national, remains in custody on suspicion of attempted murder.
Nottingham Forest's owner offers to help pay for medical treatment for victims after club confirms supporters were on board
Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis has vowed to help fund medical care for any fan involved in the Huntingdon train knife attack after a season-ticket holder suffered serious injuries protecting a young girl.
One of those involved in the incident was a Forest season-ticket holder, who suffered serious injuries in the process of protecting a young girl during the attack, the PA news agency understands.
The exact nature of the man's injuries or current condition is not known.
Marinakis has said he will fund medical care for any Forest fan injured in the horrific incident.
"Everyone at Nottingham Forest is shocked and deeply saddened by what happened," the Greek businessman said in a club statement.
"The courage and selflessness shown by our supporters on that train represents the very best of humanity and the very best of our club's community.
"We will make sure any supporter caught up in this incident receives whatever financial support they require to enable them to access the best possible medical care as they recover.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected."
A number of Forest fans were returning to London on the train after watching the 2-2 draw with Manchester United - a result ending a run of four successive league defeats.
The club added: "Nottingham Forest Football Club wishes to express its deepest concern and heartfelt sympathy to all those affected by the shocking attack on an LNER train bound for London yesterday evening.
"Many of our London-based supporters were travelling home on that train following our match at the City Ground, and our thoughts are very much with everyone caught up in such a distressing incident.
"The club is aware that many individuals demonstrated extraordinary bravery which undoubtedly helped prevent even greater harm.
"The entire Nottingham Forest family stands firmly behind them as they recover from the events of yesterday."
Forest say any fans affected by the incident should contact the club's head of fan engagement.