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The Independent UK
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Sam Russell

Man accused of mass train stabbing admits wounding – but faces attempted murder trial

  • Anthony Williams, 33, has pleaded guilty to 12 counts of wounding with intent and two of attempting to wound with intent following a series of violent incidents.
  • The defendant also admitted seven further offences, including theft of knives, possession of bladed articles, affray, and assaulting a police officer.
  • Williams continues to deny 14 counts of attempted murder, including charges linked to a mass stabbing on an LNER train near Huntingdon and separate attacks in London and Peterborough .
  • Prosecutor Christopher Paxton KC told Cambridge Crown Court that a trial would still be necessary as the guilty pleas do not resolve the full indictment.
  • Mr Justice Calver confirmed that the trial for the remaining attempted murder counts will begin on Monday 26 October.

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Man pleads guilty to Huntingdon mass train stabbings but denies attempted murder

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