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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 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

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

From BBC • Feb. 25, 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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