'Man gone berserk' - 999 call stuns court in train stabbing trial
Proceedings reveal dramatic moments during alleged attack
The trial of Anthony Williams, accused of attempting to murder ten people on a London-bound train, has showcased dramatic moments through the playback of a 999 call in Cambridge Crown Court.
Scott Bletcher, a victim of the incident, recounted his terrifying experience on the LNER service, which had stopped at Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, on 1st November last year.
The court heard Bletcher's call to emergency services, where he said, "I’ve been stabbed in the head, there’s a man who’s gone berserk on a train."
Bletcher was attacked as he travelled home from a day of Christmas shopping in Newark, Nottinghamshire.
Describing the events to the jury, Bletcher shared how he instinctively felt trapped when he saw Anthony Williams allegedly holding a knife at eye level.
He endured multiple stab wounds to his head, arm, and chest amid the chaotic scene.
Meanwhile, train staff member Samir Zitouni told the court he attempted to stop Williams with a frying pan during the attack but was stabbed.
Williams denies all charges of attempted murder both on the train and in separate incidents in Peterborough and London.
The court's focus is on whether Williams intended to kill during the attacks.
The trial proceedings continue.