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Nottingham Forest Fan Stops Train Knifeman

Football fan fights off Huntingdon train knifeman as passengers hide in kitchen.

Nov 5, 2026

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Nottingham Forest Fan Stops Train Knifeman

Football fan fights off Huntingdon train knifeman as passengers hide in kitchen.

In brief

Football fan fights off Huntingdon train knifeman as passengers hide in kitchen. Nottingham Forest fan Stephen Crean fought off knifeman Anthony Williams on November 1, 2025, saving passengers from a stabbing attack. Originally reported by Dailymail.

Hero Moment

Nottingham Forest fan Stephen Crean fought off knifeman Anthony Williams on November 1, 2025, saving passengers from a stabbing attack.

“I went towards him away from that buffet car then all of a sudden he looked at me and said to me, as I will never forget, he said ''do you want to die?' and he pulled out a blade from nowhere”

Train Attack

Anthony Williams allegedly stabbed 10 people on the London-bound LNER service leaving Peterborough on November 1, 2025.

Passenger Hiding

Passengers hid in the train's kitchen as Williams emerged from the buffet car, trying to reach more victims.

“I remember him looking at me and seeing if I was hiding something behind my back”

Crean's Action

Stephen Crean pinned Williams in the corner, wrestled the knife away, and pushed him away from the kitchen.

“I heard it click, happy days, I went towards him (Williams)”

Williams' Behavior

Williams appeared calm and unflappable, moving with purpose as he pursued victims on the train.

“He's the most calmest person I've ever met”

Passenger Testimony

Passenger Raza Aslam described how Williams moved with surgical precision, avoiding exhaustion while stabbing victims.

“He's not out of breath, he's got no sweat on his brow”

Aftermath

Williams was arrested on November 1, 2025, after the attack on the LNER train.

Court Evidence

Cambridge Crown Court reviewed CCTV footage showing Williams' attack on the LNER train.

Crean's Injury

Crean sustained multiple injuries during the confrontation with Williams.

Williams' Denial

Williams denies attempting to murder 10 people on the London-bound service on November 1, 2025.

Passenger Safety

Passengers used kitchen equipment to defend themselves against Williams during the attack.

“all hell's broken loose”

Train Details

The attack occurred on the LNER service from Doncaster to London, leaving Peterborough on November 1, 2025.

Court Outcome

Jurors will decide if Williams intended to kill his victims during the November 1, 2025 train attack.

Here's the gist

Nottingham Forest fan Stephen Crean fought off knifeman Anthony Williams on November 1, 2025, saving passengers from a stabbing attack.

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