A chaotic scene unfolded on an LNER train last November when a violent attack left ten passengers seriously injured. Now, the alleged perpetrator, Anthony Williams, has denied all charges in court, including the attempted murder of those on board. The 33-year-old from Langford Road in Peterborough appeared via video link at Cambridge Crown Court to face 21 counts, among which are 13 allegations related to violent incidents.
The events in question began around 6:25pm on November 1, 2023, when a train travelling from Doncaster to London King's Cross stopped at Peterborough. Passengers called for emergency assistance after reports of a serious incident. The LNER service was subsequently diverted and brought to a halt at Huntingdon, where Williams was apprehended.
The 10 individuals targeted in the attempted murder charges on the train were joined by four other victims who allegedly suffered attacks in Peterborough on October 31, one in east London during early hours of November 1, as well as two minors. Dawid Taborski and William Ogelby are among those named in the charges.
In addition to the train-related counts, Williams also denied possession of a bladed article three times, assaulting an officer, and another count of common assault on a different train. The appearance from Rampton Hospital showed him hunched, clad in a white t-shirt as he delivered his not-guilty pleas.
This case, marked by multiple violent incidents across different areas, is set to go to trial on October 26. Details and evidence will be presented during the proceedings.