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knifeman

British  
/ ˈnaɪfmən /

noun

  1. a man who is armed with a knife, esp unlawfully

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

In the wake of the Southport attacks, much speculation swirled on social media about the knifeman and his background.

From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2025

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

A convicted murderer who tackled the London Bridge knifeman with only a chair, and then a narwhal tusk, has given his first interview since the events of 29 November.

From BBC ● Jan. 7, 2020

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