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Knifeman’s chilling question to train passenger before ‘stabbing him six times’

Huntingdon train stabbing: What security is there on trains?
  • Stephen Crean, 61, confronted a knifeman during a mass stabbing on a train in Cambridgeshire.
  • The attacker allegedly asked Mr Crean, who was returning from a football match, "Do you want to die?" when he approached him.
  • Mr Crean attempted to protect fellow passengers, trying to punch the assailant and hold his arm.
  • Despite his efforts, Mr Crean was stabbed six times during the incident.
  • He managed to lock himself in a train bathroom until armed police arrived, stating his motive was to protect people.
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