knifeman

British

/ ˈnaɪfmən /

noun

a man who is armed with a knife, esp unlawfully

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A police sergeant who jumped to the aid of a colleague who was ambushed by a knifeman has been awarded the King's Commendation for Bravery.

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2025

A man due to provide security at the synagogue attacked by a knifeman had only avoided being there due to a late rota swap, his father-in-law said.

From BBC • Oct. 4, 2025

Any motive or link between the knifeman and five victims are not yet known, though ORF reported extremism police had been drafted in to investigate.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2025

They have identified the knifeman as a 24-year-old soldier called Ahmed Abdou, AFP reports.

From BBC • Sep. 14, 2024

French prosecutors said the actions of the suspected knifeman, who is of Syrian nationality, did not appear to be linked to terrorism.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2023

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