Huntingdon train stabbing: Nottingham Forest confirm supporters were on board
The attack near Huntingdon last night has left two people in a life-threatening condition in hospital
Last updated 2nd Nov 2025
Nottingham Forest have confirmed some of their supporters living in London were travelling on the LNER train when the Huntingdon stabbings happened last night.
The football club has released a statement on social media, as the owner commended the courage and selflessness of supporters who helped others on board.
The club said: "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."
Evangelos Marinakis, the club's owner, added: "Everyone at Nottingham Forest is shocked and deeply saddened by what happened.
"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."
Investigation into mass stabbing continues
British Transport Police (BTP) said two people remain in a life-threatening condition, with a further nine treated in hospital, following the incident a high-speed train on Saturday evening.
Superintendent John Loveless said one suspect is a black British national and the other is a British national of Caribbean descent. Both men, aged 32 and 35, were born in the UK.
The two suspects remain in separate police stations for questioning, Mr Loveless said.
The force declared a major incident and said the pair were arrested after the 6.25pm train service from Doncaster to London King's Cross was stopped at Huntingdon station.
The attack is believed to have happened shortly after the service departed Peterborough station.
It is unclear when the two suspects got on the train, with police also not confirming where the pair were from.
And although terrorism has been ruled out, police are still working on uncovering the motive for the attacks and have insisted that "at this early stage it would not be appropriate to speculate on the causes of the incident".
The King said he is "truly appalled and shocked to hear of the dreadful knife attack" adding: "Our deepest sympathy and thoughts are with all those affected, and their loved ones."