Footballer injured in Huntingdon train knife attack speaks out after surgery

Scunthorpe United have confirmed that defender, Jonathan Gjoshe, who was among those injured in the Huntingdon train attack, has undergone surgery. The full-back, 22, is now "at home resting and is expected to make a full recovery."

Gjoshe was one of 11 people injured in the attack, suffering a wound across his bicep while on the 6.25pm service from Doncaster to London King's Cross. Following the incident, Gjoshe was rushed to Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge after the nine-carriage train was diverted to Huntingdon shortly after 7.30pm on Saturday.

The National League club confirmed on Monday that their player was among the injured, stating that Gjoshe had "sustained non life-threatening injuries". In addition to playing for Scunthorpe, Gjoshe also turns out for North Lincolnshire side Bottesford Town under the dual-registration rules in Non-League football and had played for them earlier on Saturday before the incident, reports The Mirror.

Scunthorpe United have since confirmed that Gjoshe is now recovering well following surgery, with the player himself also speaking out about the ordeal. In a statement, Scunthorpe said: "Following surgery on Tuesday on the wound sustained on his arm, the club can confirm that Jonathan is now at home resting, and is expected to make a full recovery.

"Jonathan has sent a message to tag along with this statement: 'I would like to thank the staff the players and everyone who sent their well wishes, and to all the fans and everybody who has contributed towards the fundraising. I really appreciate everything. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.'

"We would ask that Jonathan and his family's privacy is respected at this time, and as a club we will make no further comment.

"We continue to send our best wishes to Jonathan and all victims of the attack on Saturday evening."

Supporters' website Iron-Bru.co.uk established the fundraiser, which had amassed £3,500 earlier this week, with all contributions set to "go towards any adjustments that need to be made in the form of care, transport costs and loss of earnings while Jonathan recovers from his injuries."

Organiser Matt Ellis revealed the original goal had been £2,000, which was achieved in under 24 hours after football fans from across the nation offered their support.

Scunthorpe manager Andy Butler branded the attack as "an awful thing to happen".

Butler added: "It hits close to home it really does. The club will back him every step of the way in terms of recovery."

Anthony Williams, 32, appeared before Peterborough magistrates court on Monday charged with 10 counts of attempted murder.

Williams is also charged with having a kitchen knife and actual bodily harm on a police officer after his arrest. He is also accused of the attempted murder of a 17-year-old boy at a DLR station in London earlier that Saturday.

Williams is scheduled to appear before Cambridge Crown Court on December 1.