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Exploring arguments from both the prosecution and the defence whilst combing through evidence heard in major UK criminal trials.Huntingdon Train AttackThe trial of Anthony Williams from Peterborough who is accused of carrying out a multiple stabbing attacks on a train in Cambridgeshire in 2025, and separate attacks.Previously on In Court:1. The Trial of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon – Constance Marten and Mark Gordon are on trial at the Old Bailey over their baby's death.2. Parole Hearing of a Killer - Murderer William Dunlop, whose conviction changed legal history, is up for parole.3. The Truth of Lucy Letby - Follow the trials of child serial killer Lucy Letby.4. Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial - Follow the trial of Sergeant Martyn Blake, who was charged with the murder of Chris Kaba.5. Southport Stabbings - Teenager Axel Rudakubana is in court for the murder of three young girls in Southport.6. Bodies In The
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- Yesterday16 min
Huntingdon Train Attack: 'Everyone run, run.'
The court hears from passengers who tried to protect others and who were attacked by 33-year-old Anthony Williams on the train that was heading to London Kings Cross on Saturday 1st November 2025. One passenger told the court he remembers there was a lot of noise and someone burst through the carriage door saying: “Everyone run, run ....there’s a guy with a knife, a guy stabbing people.”BBC Cambridgeshire’s Phil Shepka and BBC Journalist Luke de Costa bring you updates of what the jury hears as the trial at Cambridge Crown Court unfolds.Williams denies 14 counts of attempted murder. 10 counts of attempted murder during an attack on a train that was forced to make an emergency stop in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. One count of attempted murder over an incident at a metro station in London on the same day and three counts of attempted murder the day before in Peterborough.The trial has been told that whether Williams carried out the attacks is not in question, but jurors must consider whether he intended to kill those individuals.Reporter: Phil Shepka Presenter/Producer: Luke de Costa Executive Producer: Rebecca Parker Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin
- 2 days ago13 min
Stockport Drug and Rape: Could it get any worse?
In this episode we hear about the continuation of the opening statement from the prosecution on days two and three of the trial. In summary, a husband, in his 60s, from Stockport in Greater Manchester has pleaded guilty to a total of 62 charges against his wife, including raping his wife and sharing intimate images of her without her consent. He will now not be part of the trial. We are not reporting the husband's name to protect his wife’s legal right to lifetime anonymityOriginally 13 other men were charged with serious sexual offences against the same victim. Four of those men have pleaded guilty to sexually abusing her. Keith Fotheringham, who’s 59 and from Dundee in Scotland - admitted his guilt earlier this year. Just ahead of the trial starting, Karl Lindsey, 56, from Somerset admitted two offences relating to the drugging and raping of the victim by her husband and other men. Previously 38 year old Sean Peers from Stockport changed his plea, now pleading guilty to assault by penetration and 74 year old Graham Brougham, from Northwich in Cheshire has changed his plea, now pleading guilty to rape. They will all be sentenced at a later date.The 9 remaining defendants all deny any wrong-doing. On days two and three of the trial Barrister Lousie Oakley KC, who is leading the prosecution case, continued the opening statements and detailed each of the defendant's alleged crimes.Join BBC Journalist, Mat Trewern and BBC Radio Manchester Presenter, Michelle Dignan, as they follow this major criminal trial.Reporter: Mat Trewern Presenter: Michelle Dignan Producer: Darren Milby Executive Producer: Rebecca Parker Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin
- 3 days ago16 min
Huntingdon Train Attack: 'Am I going to die?'
The court hears from five passengers who were attacked by 33-year-old Anthony Williams on the train that was heading to London Kings Cross on Saturday 1 November 2025. BBC Cambridgeshire’s Phil Shepka and BBC Journalist Luke de Costa bring you updates of what the jury hears, as the trial at Cambridge Crown Court unfolds.Williams denies 14 counts of attempted murder. 10 counts of attempted murder during an attack on a train that was forced to make an emergency stop in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. One count of attempted murder over an incident at a metro station in London on the same day and three counts of attempted murder the day before in Peterborough.The trial has been told that whether Williams carried out the attacks is not in question, but jurors must consider whether he intended to kill those individuals.Reporter: Phil Shepka Presenter/Producer: Luke de Costa Executive Producer: Rebecca Parker Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin
- 4 days ago11 min
Stockport Drug and Rape: The trial begins
BBC Journalist, Mat Trewern and BBC Radio Manchester Presenter, Michelle Dignan follow the trial, it’s been almost two months since the jury was first sworn in at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court.On day one of the trial Barrister Lousie Oakley KC, who is leading the prosecution case, began the opening statements and we hear about another defendant who has changed their plea to guilty.In summary: a husband, in his 60s, from Stockport in Greater Manchester has pleaded guilty to a total of 62 charges against his wife, including raping his wife and sharing intimate images of her without her consent. He will now not face a trial. We are not reporting the husband's name to protect his wife’s legal right to lifetime anonymityOriginally, 13 other men were charged with serious sexual offences against the same victim. Four of those men have pleaded guilty to sexually abusing her. They will all be sentenced at a later date. The nine remaining defendants all deny any wrong-doing. Reporter: Mat Trewern Presenter: Michelle Dignan Producer: Darren Milby Executive Producer: Rebecca Parker Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin
- 5 days ago14 min
Huntingdon Train Attack: 'I ran for my life'
The court hears from four witnesses who were attacked by 33-year-old Anthony Williams, before his train "rampage". One described how he “ran for his life” following his encounter with the accused on a footbridge before a night out. Williams denies 14 counts of attempted murder. 10 of those relate to his attack onboard a moving train in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire in November 2025. The other four counts are in connection with attacks in Peterborough and London before the train event.The trial has been told that whether Williams carried out the attacks is not in question, but jurors must consider whether he intended to kill those individuals.Reporter: Phil Shepka Presenter & Producer: Luke de Costa Executive Producer: Rebecca Parker Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin
- 1 weeks ago22 min
Huntingdon Train Attack: 'A storm of violence'
We hear about the bravery of passengers as the prosecution lay out their case against Anthony Williams. BBC Cambridgeshire’s Phil Shepka and BBC Journalist Luke de Costa bring you updates of what the jury hears as the trial at Cambridge Crown Court unfolds, including a 999 call made by one of those attacked on the train. Anthony Williams, 33, denies 14 counts of attempted murder. Ten counts of attempted murder during the incident on the LNER train that arrived in Huntingdon, one count of attempted murder over an incident at Pontoon Dock DLR station in London on the same day and three counts of attempted murder the day before in Peterborough on Friday 31 October 2025.Reporter: Phil Shepka Presenter/Producer: Luke de Costa Executive Producer: Rebecca Parker Commissioning Editor: Alistair MiskinVisit bbc.co.uk/actionline for Information and support for issues covered in this episode.
- 1 weeks ago17 min
Huntingdon Train Attack: Day One
The jury is sworn in during the trial of Anthony Williams from Peterborough who is accused of carrying out a multiple stabbing attacks on a train in Cambridgeshire in 2025, and separate attacks earlier that day and the day before.Join BBC Cambridgeshire’s Phil Shepka and BBC Journalist Luke de Costa as they follow this trial at Cambridge Crown Court.Anthony Williams, 33, denies 14 counts of attempted murder. Ten counts of attempted murder during the incident on the LNER train that arrived in Huntingdon, one count of attempted murder over an incident at Pontoon Dock DLR station in London on the same day and three counts of attempted murder the day before in Peterborough on Friday 31 October 2025.Reporter: Phil Shepka Presenter/Producer: Luke de Costa Executive Producer: Rebecca Parker Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin
- 2 weeks ago5 min
Huntingdon Train Attack: Trailer
Following the trial of Anthony Williams from Peterborough who is accused of carrying out a multiple stabbing attacks on a train in Cambridgeshire in 2025, and separate attacks earlier that day and the day before.Eleven people were injured in the train attack. Join BBC Cambridgeshire’s Phil Shepka and BBC Journalist Luke de Costa as they follow this trial at Cambridge Crown Court.Anthony Williams, 33, denies 14 counts of attempted murder. Ten counts of attempted murder during the incident on the LNER train that arrived in Huntingdon, one count of attempted murder over an incident at Pontoon Dock DLR station in London on the same day and three counts of attempted murder the day before in Peterborough on Friday 31 October 2025.Executive Producer: Rebecca Parker Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin
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About In Court
Exploring arguments from both the prosecution and the defence whilst combing through evidence heard in major UK criminal trials.Huntingdon Train AttackThe trial of Anthony Williams from Peterborough who is accused of carrying out a multiple stabbing attacks on a train in Cambridgeshire in 2025, and separate attacks.Previously on In Court:1. The Trial of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon – Constance Marten and Mark Gordon are on trial at the Old Bailey over their baby's death.2. Parole Hearing of a Killer - Murderer William Dunlop, whose conviction changed legal history, is up for parole.3. The Truth of Lucy Letby - Follow the trials of child serial killer Lucy Letby.4. Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial - Follow the trial of Sergeant Martyn Blake, who was charged with the murder of Chris Kaba.5. Southport Stabbings - Teenager Axel Rudakubana is in court for the murder of three young girls in Southport.6. Bodies In The
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