Three university students stabbed outside train station in ‘incredibly serious incident’ | News UK

Three university students are in hospital after being stabbed at a train station.

Two men, both aged 20, suffered stab injuries while a 22-year-old man was slashed in the face at Eghmam railway station in Surrey.

An 18-year-old was also assaulted.

A man in his 30s has been arrested.

British Transport Police described it as ‘an incredibly serious incident’.

Three of the victims are believed to be students at Royal Holloway University.

None of the injuries are believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.

BTP Detective Superintendent David Udomhiaye said: ‘We’re aware of concerns from the local community and, while this is of course an incredibly serious incident, I can confirm that thankfully no one has been fatally injured.

‘This is being treated as an isolated incident at the station involving two groups of people who we believe were not known to each other.

‘There will be witnesses who have yet to speak to us, and I’d urge anyone in the area who might have dash or doorbell camera footage to make contact as quickly as possible.’

Royal Holloway University said: ‘We are aware of an incident at Egham train station last night in which three of our students were injured.

‘Police have arrested a suspect and have confirmed there is no ongoing threat.

‘Our teams supported the students involved last night and will continue to offer help.

‘Out of respect for those involved and the ongoing investigation, it would be inappropriate to comment further at this time.

‘Our Wellbeing teams are available to support any students should they have concerns, and we would urge people to follow Surrey Police and British Transport Police channels for further updates, as opposed to relying on unverified sources.’

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