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Are train stabbings common?

While incidents like the Huntingdon train stabbing are deeply concerning, they are statistically rare. British Transport Police data shows that serious violent crime on the railway network remains low. The focus on such high-profile cases can sometimes overshadow the overall trend of decreasing violent crime in the UK.

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