Man accused of mass stabbing in Huntingdon train attack admits string of charges
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Anthony Williams has admitted further charges linked to a series of alleged attacks, including wounding with intent against ten people on a train from Doncaster to London. His guilty pleas change the position in a case that includes attempted murder allegations, but prosecutors said they do not resolve the case.
Williams, 32, also admitted charges relating to earlier incidents, including wounding, attempted wounding, knife possession and threatening behaviour, as well as assaulting a police officer. He had previously denied 21 charges, including 14 attempted murder counts. His trial is due to begin on 26 October and is expected to last five weeks; sentencing has been deferred until it concludes.
- Williams admitted wounding with intent against ten train passengers.
- He also pleaded guilty to charges linked to earlier incidents.
- Trial begins on 26 October and is expected to last five weeks.
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The case concerns a series of alleged attacks involving Anthony Williams, including an incident on a train travelling from Doncaster to London. Prosecutors say ten people were wounded with intent during the train attack; the charges also include attempted murder allegations.
Williams, 32, has admitted some charges relating to the train incident and earlier events, including knife possession and assaulting a police officer. He had previously denied other charges, and the case is due to go to trial, so the pleas do not settle all the allegations.
The trial is scheduled to begin on 26 October and is expected to last five weeks. The outcome will determine which remaining allegations are proved, while sentencing has been deferred until after the trial.