The phrase "deliberate attack" refers to an intentional and planned act of aggression or violence. It means someone purposefully carrying out an offensive action after careful thought or consideration. Full definition
So it needs to be a repeated, deliberate attack on a person — which, in today's world, is more common than you'd think. (policygenius.com)
It was not clear if they involved deliberate attacks; navigation specialists say solar weather effects can also lead to satellite signal loss. (fortune.com)
Had the death resulted from deliberate attack upon the woman, I think the men would have been put to death. (religion-online.org)