Transport Secretary praises hero rail worker who saved lives by trying to stop knife attacker during train rampage: Live updates

Ms Alexander said the suspect was not known to counter-terrorism police or MI5 but would not say if he had contact with mental health services.

She told Times Radio:

I’m not going to speculate about his motivations or the events that led up to the incident.

She added:

What I can tell you is that he was not known to counter-terrorism police, he was not known to the security services, and he was not known to the Prevent programme.

Asked if the suspect was known to mental health services, she said:

I’m not in a position to share any more information about the individual, I’m afraid.

Anthony Williams has been charged with 10 counts of attempted murder, one count of actual bodily harm and one count of possession of bladed article following a knife attack on a train in Cambridgeshire on Saturday, British Transport Police (BTP) said.

Williams, 32, from Langford Road, Peterborough, will appear at Peterborough Magistrates on Monday morning, police said.

BTP said he has also been charged with another count of attempted murder and possession of a bladed article in connection with an incident at Pontoon Dock DLR station on November 1.

Deputy Chief Constable Stuart Cundy said:

The criminal investigation and support for the victims is a priority for British Transport Police. Our investigation is also looking at other possible linked offences.

Following the charges authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service I would stress the importance of not saying or publishing anything which might jeopardise or prejudice ongoing criminal proceedings, or the integrity of the investigation.

Hello and welcome to the Daily Mail's live coverage following a mass stabbing attack on a London bound train on Saturday night.

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has today praised the bravery of a 'hero' rail worker who tried to stop the attack on a LNER service.

The man is now in a stable condition after he was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Ms Alexander told Sky News: 'He went in to do his job and he left work a hero. And there are people who are alive today because of his actions and his bravery.'

Stick with us throughout the day as we bring you the latest developments.