Throughout Thursday’s proof, the court docket was additionally advised of an assault on 73-year-old David Presland, who had been stabbed within the again whereas on his fingers and knees.
Presland mentioned he had been “helped by somebody he knew as Kevin” – believed to be Kevin Deely, one other of these Williams is accused of making an attempt to homicide.
Paxton advised the court docket the occasions had been “throughout in about 5 minutes”, including: “In that point, 10 males are stabbed by one man, this defendant, Mr Williams.”
Williams is accused of making an attempt to homicide Aslam, Balakrishnan, Deely, Inexperienced, Presland and Zitouni on the prepare between Peterborough and Huntingdon on the Saturday night, together with Scott Bletcher, Stephen Crean, Jonathan Gjoshe and Michael Paffett.
He’s additionally accused of making an attempt to homicide a 14-year-old boy and Dawid Taborski on a footbridge close to Henry Penn Stroll in Peterborough on 31 October, and William Ogelby at Railworld automotive park within the metropolis shortly afterwards.
The trial continues.
Further reporting by Press Affiliation.
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