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In Court

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Exploring arguments from both the prosecution and the defence whilst combing through evidence heard in major UK criminal trials.

Latest:

Stockport Drug and Rape Trial The trial of a husband accused of plotting with 13 other men to drug and rape his wife, multiple times. Mat Trewern and Michelle Dignan follow this trial at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court.

Previously on In Court:

1. The Trial of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon – Constance Marten and Mark Gordon are on trial at the Old Bailey over their baby's death.

2. Parole Hearing of a Killer - Murderer William Dunlop, whose conviction changed legal history, is up for parole.

3. The Truth of Lucy Letby - Follow the trials of child serial killer Lucy Letby.

4. Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial - Follow the trial of Sergeant Martyn Blake, who was charged with the murder of Chris Kaba.

5. Southport Stabbings - Teenager Axel Rudakubana is in court for the murder of three young girls in Southport.

6. Bodies In The Suitcases - Yostin Mosquera was on trial for murder after body parts were found in Bristol. 7. Liverpool Parade: The Paul Doyle Trial: The former Royal Marine Commando is on trial for charges including dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

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Episodes
  • Huntingdon Train Attack: 'A storm of violence'

    Huntingdon Train Attack: 'A storm of violence'
    Oct 30 2026

    We hear about the bravery of passengers as the prosecution lay out their case against Anthony Williams. BBC Cambridgeshire’s Phil Shepka and BBC Journalist Luke de Costa bring you updates of what the jury hears as the trial at Cambridge Crown Court unfolds, including a 999 call made by one of those attacked on the train. Anthony Williams, 33, denies 14 counts of attempted murder. Ten counts of attempted murder during the incident on the LNER train that arrived in Huntingdon, one count of attempted murder over an incident at Pontoon Dock DLR station in London on the same day and three counts of attempted murder the day before in Peterborough on Friday 31 October 2025.

    Reporter: Phil Shepka Presenter/Producer: Luke de Costa Executive Producer: Rebecca Parker Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin

    Visit bbc.co.uk/actionline for Information and support for issues covered in this episode.
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    22 mins
  • Huntingdon Train Attack: Day One

    Huntingdon Train Attack: Day One
    Oct 28 2026

    Following the trial of Anthony Williams from Peterborough who is accused of carrying out a multiple stabbing attacks on a train in Cambridgeshire in 2025, and separate attacks earlier that day and the day before. Following the train attack, eleven people were treated at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge for injuries. Join BBC Cambridgeshire’s Phil Shepka and BBC Journalist Luke de Costa as they follow this major criminal trial from day one at Cambridge Crown Court. Anthony Williams, 33, denies 14 counts of attempted murder. Ten counts of attempted murder during the incident on the LNER train that arrived in Huntingdon, one count of attempted murder over an incident at Pontoon Dock DLR station in London on the same day and three counts of attempted murder the day before in Peterborough on Friday 31 October 2025.

    Reporter: Phil Shepka Presenter/Producer: Luke de Costa Executive Producer: Rebecca Parker Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin
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    18 mins
  • Huntingdon Train Attack: Trailer

    Huntingdon Train Attack: Trailer
    Oct 23 2026

    Following the trial of Anthony Williams from Peterborough who is accused of carrying out a multiple stabbing attacks on a train in Cambridgeshire in 2025, and separate attacks earlier that day and the day before.

    Eleven people were injured in the train attack.

    Join BBC Cambridgeshire’s Phil Shepka and BBC Journalist Luke de Costa as they follow this trial at Cambridge Crown Court.

    Anthony Williams, 33, denies 14 counts of attempted murder. Ten counts of attempted murder during the incident on the LNER train that arrived in Huntingdon, one count of attempted murder over an incident at Pontoon Dock DLR station in London on the same day and three counts of attempted murder the day before in Peterborough on Friday 31 October 2025.

    Executive Producer: Rebecca Parker Commissioning Editor: Alistair Miskin
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    6 mins
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