Huntingdon train stabbing: Hero member of LNER train crew who saved multiple lives during attack discharged from hospital

Samir Zitouni- known as Sam- was admitted to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge following the incident and had, for many days, been fighting for his life in a critical condition.

Sam suffered multiple injuries and was the most badly injured to the 11 people who were hospitalised following the attack aboard the 18:25 Doncaster to London King’s Cross service on Saturday November 1.

CCTV footage from the train is said to show Sam risking his own life by confronting the attacker with a frying pan and shielding other passengers. British Transport Police confirmed following the incident that they were in no doubt that his actions saved multiple lives.

As of Saturday (November 15), Sam has been discharged from hospital to continue his recovery at home.

His family have said: “We are so grateful for the outpouring of support from the public, and very touched by all the kind words about Sam’s brave actions on the night of the attack.

“While we are really happy to have him home, he still has a significant recovery ahead and we would now like to be left in privacy to care for him as a family.”

The 48 year-old has been a valued member of the LNER team for over 20-years, working onboard as a Customer Experience Host.

A GoFundMe set up in his name has raised over £67,000. See: www.gofundme.com/f/hero-sam-zitouni-and-his-family.

• Anthony Williams (32) of no fixed abode, appeared at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court on Monday November 3, charged with 11 counts of attempted murder (10 relating to the incident on the train, one relating to an incident at a London station), two counts of possession of a blade in a public place, and one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. He was remanded into custody until December 1, when he is due to appear at Cambridge Crown Court.