Scunthorpe United star stabbed in knife attack on Huntingdon train

Scunthorpe United star Jonathon Gjoshein is reportedly stabbed in a knife attack on a Huntingdon train in Cambridgeshire, as confirmed by the club, according to The Sun Football.

The 22-year-old is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries, confirmed the football club in a statement.

The defender signed with the National League team in September this year on a non-contract basis.

The 32-year-old suspect involved in the stabbing, who has been identified as Anthony Williams, appeared at Peterborough Magistrates’ Court on Monday, charged with 10 counts of attempted murder.

A spokesperson for the club said: “Scunthorpe United can confirm registered player Jonathan Gjoshe was one of the victims affected by the shocking attack on an LNER train bound for London on Saturday evening.

“We can confirm that Jonathan sustained non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the attack, but currently remains in hospital.

“Due to the ongoing investigations taking place, we are currently unable to update further.

“Everyone at the club, from the board, management and his teammates, along with all staff behind the scenes, sends our heartfelt well wishes to Jonathan for a full recovery, which is also extended to all the victims on board the train.”

Barber-shop CCTV captured the suspect 24 hours before the stabbing. The attack sent multiple passengers, including Gjoshe, to the hospital.

Williams faces additional charges of attempted murder and possessing a bladed article for the early Saturday morning attack on London’s DLR.

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