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Several newspapers are reporting that police are investigating whether a man accused of stabbing 10 people on a train that passed through Peterborough on Saturday had been involved in separate incidents in the 24 hours leading up to the attack. The Daily Express states that there were three opportunities that may have been missed to stop the alleged knifeman, as 999 calls were made about three different incidents before the train stabbings. Cambridgeshire Police is currently reviewing all incidents in the timeframe to determine if there were any other potential offenses.
The Metro is reporting that an “investigation” is underway to determine if police “missed a series of chances” to stop Anthony Williams, 32, who is accused of 10 attempted murders on the Doncaster to London train on Saturday night. The alleged attacker was also linked to a separate incident at a DLR station in London earlier on the same day, as well as weapons offenses and assaulting a police officer while in custody. The Times covers Williams’ alleged links to other stabbing incidents, noting that Cambridgeshire Police referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), but it did not meet the criteria for a referral because none of the injured individuals had prior contact with the police before the attacks.
The Independent highlights the police investigation into the alleged train attacker’s connections to a “string of earlier knife-related incidents.” Meanwhile, the Daily Mirror praises three heroes who attempted to stop the train horror, including the train driver who made an unscheduled stop at Huntingdon station. Additionally, a train staff member and a passenger were injured as they confronted the knifeman. The Daily Star features a profile on hero football fan Stephen Crean, who reportedly grabbed a knife from the attacker after being asked if he wanted to die.
As various papers lead with anticipated tax increases in the upcoming November Budget, the Financial Times reports that Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has signaled a “tough but fair” budget. The focus is on tackling the national debt without imposing deep cuts to public spending, with many Labour MPs resigned to the Chancellor Rachel Reeves potentially breaking the party’s manifesto pledge not to raise income tax, national insurance, or VAT rates. The Guardian previews Reeves’s speech, where she is expected to be candid about the tough choices ahead in preparing for tax-raising measures in the Budget. The Daily Mail also reports on Reeves’s upcoming speech, addressing speculation about a potential increase in taxes amounting up to £30 billion
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