Man denies attempted murder of 10 people stabbed on train
Quick Look
- Anthony Williams, 33, denied attempting to murder 10 people who were stabbed on an LNER train traveling from Doncaster to London King's Cross on November 1.
- He also pleaded not guilty to four other attempted murder charges and 11 other offenses related to prior incidents in Peterborough and east London.
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Why It Matters
Anthony Williams, 33, appeared at Cambridge Crown Court via video link from Rampton Hospital to deny charges related to a stabbing on an LNER train and other prior attacks.
A man has denied the attempted murder of 10 people who were stabbed on a train.
Passengers were seriously injured on the LNER service which was travelling from Doncaster to London King's Cross, shortly after it called at Peterborough on 1 November.
Anthony Williams, 33, from Langford Road in Peterborough, appeared at Cambridge Crown Court, where he entered his pleas via video link.
He also pleaded not guilty to 11 other offences, including four more attempted murder charges related to other attacks in Peterborough and east London prior to the train incident.
He appeared via video link from Rampton Hospital and was wearing a white T-shirt.
Williams sat hunched as he said "not guilty" to each of the charges.
Open Questions
- What was the motive for the attacks?
- What is the condition of the injured passengers?
- When will the trial begin?
