Cambridgeshire Train Stabbing: Police Wanted ‘Plato,’ Not Philosophy

On November 1, 2025, a regular train ride near Huntingdon turned into an episode of ‘When Trains Attack,’ with nine people hospitalized for life-threatening stab wounds. British Transport Police apparently hit the wannabe action-movie button, declaring 'Plato'—their national code for a marauding terror attack—before surprisingly un-declaring it. This dramatic yo-yo move left everyone wondering if cops just wanted to sound smarter or confused the philosopher with their code words. Meanwhile, the Press Association confirmed ten were hospital-bound after the chaotic melee, and two unspecified suspects were arrested. Truly, nothing says 'All aboard' like a stabbing investigation getting more plot twists than a Netflix thriller.

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Source: Theguardian | Published: 11/2/2025 | Author: Kate Lamb