Apply for CICA Compensation After Huntingdon Train Attack
Summary
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) published a news story on 3 November 2025 informing potential claimants about compensation eligibility following the Huntingdon train attack on 1 November 2025. Victims injured in the attack may apply to CICA under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012. Free independent advice is available from Victim and Witness Information.
What changed
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority published a news announcement on 3 November 2025 providing information to victims of the Huntingdon train attack that occurred on 1 November 2025. The announcement explains that victims can apply to CICA for compensation under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012 and provides links to the application portal and Scheme details.
Victims and potential claimants should review the Scheme eligibility criteria and submit applications through the Gov.uk portal. The announcement notes that free independent advice is available for those seeking assistance with their claim, and victims are not required to use paid representatives such as solicitors or claims management companies.
What to do next
- Review the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012
- Apply online via the Gov.uk portal
- Seek free independent advice from Victim and Witness Information if needed
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Huntingdon train attack
How to apply for compensation for the Huntingdon train attack on 1 November 2025.
From: Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority Published 3 November 2025
We offer our sympathy to all those who have been affected by this horrific attack.
Victims injured in this attack can apply to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) for compensation.
Compensation is payable to applicants who meet the eligibility criteria of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme 2012.
You do not need a paid representative, such as a solicitor or claims management company, to apply for compensation. Free independent advice may be available from the Victim and Witness Information website or other charitable organisations.
If you have been directly affected by this attack you can find out more about the Scheme and apply online.
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