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Sir Mark said police were "pursuing all lines of enquiry", including "an online claim of responsibility by an Islamist group who have claimed other attacks across Europe and have potential Iranian state links".

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

But Banksy's former manager, Steve Lazarides, told Reuters they were "pursuing a ghost", after he helped his client legally change his name following the incident.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

He said federal immigration agents would be required to have judicial warrants before entering homes or businesses unless they were pursuing a known felon.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

At the time of Joslin’s termination, an Interior Department spokeswoman said the Park Service and Justice Department were pursuing administrative action against several Yosemite employees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

The officers were pursuing a Decker who was signing up for Bangers, the challenge for online feeds that has had a heartbreaking amount of daily hits and downloads the past four months.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera