attacker

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U.K. officials have rebuffed the criticism, with Justice Secretary and Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy pointing out that the attacker was British and saying the stabbing had nothing to do with immigration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

His growth spurt was something to see, from a diminutive attacker to a beast at 6ft 4in.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Police described the alleged attacker as a Sudanese man.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Kuwait’s army said Monday morning the country was under attack by missiles and drones, without identifying the attacker.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Seward’s attacker was a mystery man—Stanton did not even know the assailant’s name.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson