knifeman
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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 British man has been praised for tackling a suspected knifeman to the ground in central Amsterdam.
From BBC ● Mar. 29, 2025
They have identified the knifeman as a 24-year-old soldier called Ahmed Abdou, AFP reports.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2024
Meanwhile, a Frenchman who tried to stop the rampage by confronting the knifeman with a bollard has been promised that his visa will be renewed.
From BBC ● Apr. 16, 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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