Train worker tries to stop knifeman

Samir Zitouni, an LNER worker, used a frying pan to stop Anthony Williams, 33, who allegedly attacked passengers with a knife.

“I saw his eyes expand with pleasure... he loved seeing us in desperation.”

Williams admitted knife attacks

Williams admitted attacking people with a knife and intending serious harm but denied 14 counts of attempted murder.

Williams stabbed Zitouni

Zitouni was stabbed in the hand by Williams while trying to stop the attack on passengers.

Zitouni's injuries

Zitouni suffered multiple wounds including partial lung collapse and an injured spleen, requiring emergency treatment.

Williams arrested at Huntingdon

Williams was arrested at Huntingdon station after the train made an unscheduled stop, where he was filmed by bodycam.

Williams' mental health

Williams has mental health issues that may or may not affect his trial, but he admitted carrying out the attacks.

Passenger bravery

Passengers showed extraordinary bravery by using frying pans and toasters to stop Williams, with some shouting 'the devil won't win'.

“The devil won't win.”

Williams' attack timeline

Williams began the attack on November 1, 2 as a 14-year-old boy was stabbed in Peterborough, then attacked two men and a 17-year-old in London.

Williams' weapon

Williams carried a large kitchen knife and a bottle of fortified tonic wine during the attack.

Williams' arrest

Williams was arrested by armed police who disabled him with a taser after the train stopped at Huntingdon station.

Williams' injuries

Williams was stabbed in the hand by Zitouni and later punched a police officer on the nose.

Williams' mental state

Williams was described as 'high' and 'loving every single moment' during the attack, showing no fear.

“He was just loving every single moment... he loved seeing us in desperation.”

Williams' trial

Williams is appearing in court via videolink from Rampton Hospital, where he was detained after the attack.

Passenger reactions

Passengers described Williams as 'high' and 'loving every single moment' while attacking them, with some shouting 'the devil won't win'.

“I saw his eyes expand with pleasure... he loved seeing us in desperation.”

Williams' attack on David Presland

David Presland was stabbed in the back by Williams while trying to get away, leaving him with a broken rib and punctured lung.

Williams' attack on Scott Green

Scott Green was stabbed in the head, upper and lower back, fingers and hip by Williams while defending himself.