assault

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Three men – including James Carter and the man who had claimed he had been robbed – were initially arrested in connection with assault but later released pending further inquiries.

From BBC

Audi have set their targets on becoming "the most successful team in Formula 1 history" as they launched their assault on the highest level of the sport.

From BBC

The emergency services in Wales has run the With Us, Not Against Us campaign since 2021 in a bid to reduce assaults.

From BBC

Initial information indicated no casualties, though officials said the strike continued a pattern of repeated assaults on the Danube port region.

From Barron's

The man who removed a flag from the embassy's roof was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage, trespass on diplomatic property and assaulting police, the Metropolitan Police said.

From BBC