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How Police Tracked and Arrested Train Stabbing Suspect Anthony Williams
Catch a Thief UK News Huntingdon , Cambridgeshire – Monday 3 November 2025 Police have released further details following the dramatic arrest of 32-year-old Anthony Williams, from Peterborough, who was detained at Huntingdon railway station after a mass stabbing aboard the 6:25 pm LNER service from Doncaster to London King’s Cross on Saturday evening. How Police Tracked and Arrested Train Stabbing Suspect Anthony Williams Catch a Thief UK News has obtained exclusive foo

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Headline: Surge in visible security on UK rail after major train stabbing; public vigilance campaign relaunched
Catch a Thief UK News – Updated Rail Security Briefing Date: Monday, 3 November 2025 By: Catch a Thief UK News Desk A serious incident aboard a train on the British Transport Police‑patrolled network has prompted a fresh security push — coupled with the relaunch of the long‑running public awareness campaign to make passengers part of the safety net. Incident summary On Saturday evening (1 November 2025), a mass stabbing took place on a London‑bound train operated by London N

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UK Train Terror Attack: Nine Fighting for Life After Knife Rampage on Doncaster to London Servicel
Catch a Thief UK News | 1 November 2025 Reported by Catch a Thief UK Investigations Team A shocking knife rampage onboard a busy Doncaster to London King’s Cross train is now being treated as a potential terror-related incident, after nine passengers were left fighting for their lives and two suspects were arrested at Huntingdon Station, Cambridgeshire, on 1 November 2025. Image: Catch a Thief UK The British Transport Police (BTP) and Counter Terrorism Policing have declared

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“Chaos on the UK Rails: Multiple Stabbings Spark Panic on UK Train”
Catch a Thief UK — Incident Report Date: 1 November 2025 Time: Approx. 20:50 GMT Location: On‑board train bound for Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire (departed from or near Peterborough) What happened The British Transport Police (BTP), in conjunction with Cambridgeshire Constabulary, are investigating a serious incident on a passenger train in which multiple people were stabbed. Two persons have been arrested in connection with the incident. Image; Catch a Thief UK Passenger ac

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Major National Alert as 'Quishing' Scam Hits Parking Machines-£Thousands at Risk
A growing scam involving fake QR codes pasted on parking machines is sweeping across the UK – with the public urged to act fast or risk losing money and personal information. Image: Catch a Thief UK According to the Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ), nearly one in every three local authorities that responded to an inquiry have reported their car parks being targeted by “quishing” fraud – where QR codes direct users to fake websites that harvest card details. Here in L

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Catch a Thief UK News: UK Europe USA Australia Hit by Widespread Smash-and- Grab Crime Wave Targeting Retail, Homes, and the Public
Story By Catch a Thief UK Investigations Team Farrah McNutt, CEO of Catch a Thief UK, has issued a public safety advisory following a sharp rise in smash-and-grab robberies and related crimes across the UK, USA, and Europe. These crimes increasingly target jewelry stores, retail outlets, homes, and members of the public in public spaces, often involving organized groups using vehicles, weapons, and fast getaways. Image: Catch a Thief UK “The threat is no longer limite

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Operation Machinize: How UK Police Are Dismantling the Hidden Economy of the High Street
By the Catch a Thief UK Investigations Team Published : October 21 , 2025 A nationwide crackdown reveals a darker side to Britain’s barber poles and vape clouds. Image: Catch a Thief UK It looked like any other week on Britain’s high streets — clippers buzzing, car washes steaming, and corner shops trading briskly. But behind those open doors, law-enforcement agencies were preparing one of the largest multi-agency crackdowns in recent memory. Operation Machinize, coor

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Catch a Thief UK and Pay My Fuel: Protecting Petrol Stations Retailers and Local Communities Across the United Kingdom
Catch a Thief UK and Pay My Fuel: Protecting Petrol Stations and Local Communities Catch a Thief UK & Pay My Fuel At Catch a Thief UK, we’re proud to be at the forefront of protecting hundreds of family-run petrol stations and local businesses throughout the United Kingdom. In partnership with Pay My Fuel.com, we have helped numerous forecourt operators — including industry leaders like The Motor Fuel Group (MFG) and Morrisons petrol stations — detect, prevent, and recover lo

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Oct 133 min read


Essex Police Arrest Over 2,800 Shoplifters in Two Years as Retail Crime Crackdown Intensifies
Essex Police have made more than 2,800 arrests for shop theft across the county in the past two years, sending a strong message to...

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Sep 192 min read


"See It. Say It. Sorted." Campaign Relaunches Across UK Rail Network
The familiar security message “See it. Say it. Sorted.” is once again front and centre across Britain’s railways following a refreshed...

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Sep 162 min read


Retail Crime and Violence in the UK: A Growing Threat to Shops, Staff and Communities
Retail crime in the UK has reached alarming levels. Shoplifting and violence against retail staff have surged to record highs,...

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Aug 263 min read


Torpoint Co-op Tragedy: Man Dies After Being Restrained During Shop Attack
A disturbance at a Co-op store in Cornwall has ended in tragedy after a man died following a violent incident involving staff, customers,...

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Aug 122 min read


UK Shoplifting Epidemic: Three Thefts a Minute Our High Streets Under Siege
Retail Security in Crisis: UK Shoplifting Hits Record Highs UK – Shoplifting in Britain has reached its highest levels since records...

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Aug 112 min read


Persistent Bath Shoplifter Jailed as Authorities Highlight Toll of Retail Crime on Local Businesses
Persistent Bath Shoplifter Jailed as Authorities Highlight Toll of Retail Crime on Local Businesses Bath, UK – A woman has been jailed...

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Aug 52 min read


Prolific Shoplifter Banned from All BP and Shell Garages in Essex for Five Years
Prolific Shoplifter Banned from All BP and Shell Garages in Essex for Five Years A serial shoplifter has been jailed and handed a...

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Aug 22 min read


Life-Saving River Safety Equipment Targeted by Vandals Just Weeks After Installation in Memory of Tragic Drowning Victim
Peterborough, UK — Vital life-saving public safety equipment installed on the River Nene in memory of a young father who tragically...

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Jul 242 min read


Neighbourhood Officers Crack Down on Shoplifting with Over 3,600 Arrests in 12 Months
Greater Manchester Police have made more than 3,600 arrests for shoplifting in a landmark year of enforcement and prevention. Image:...

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Jun 262 min read


Birmingham Police lssue Public Appeal After Assault and Theft at Family-Run Retailer
Can you help us identify these two? We are urgently seeking your assistance to identify two individuals following a troubling...

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Jun 42 min read


"Time for a New Approach: The UK’s Class A Drug Crisis Demands Radical Reform"
By Farrah McNutt — Special Contributor The United Kingdom is facing a deepening crisis that goes far beyond crime statistics or rehab...

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May 232 min read


Nottingham Easter Egg Thief Jailed Amid Growing Concerns Over Retail Crime Crisis
Nottingham, UK – 28 March 2025 A man who smashed his way through shop doors to steal £100 worth of Easter eggs has been jailed, as...

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