A police officer who suffered gunshot wounds while trying to avoid wasting lives in the course of the attack on Bondi Beach has been reunited together with his colleagues.
Constable Scott Dyson was on duty when 16 people were killed and 42 others injured after gunmen opened fire on a Hanukkah party on December 14.
The 25-year-old officer has been recovering since waking up from a coma on December 23.
Nonetheless on Thursday, the Police Association of Latest South Wales shared the positive news that Constable Dyson had finally met his colleagues again after spending 31 days in hospital.
They said in a Facebook post: ‘It was all smiles on the Eastern Suburbs PAC tonight as Constable Scott Dyson dropped into Bondi station to catch up together with his brothers and sisters in blue upon his discharge from hospital after 31 days.
‘Not many occupations would see someone need to drop into work upon getting out of hospital however it shows the culture of the Police family.
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‘Scott will proceed to get better at home for an prolonged period and we are able to’t wait to see him back full time doing the job he loves.’
Premier Chris Minns led tributes to the officer’s heroism.
He wrote: ‘Scott, we owe you a lot to your bravery and sacrifice on December 14. Thanks a lot.’
Constable Dyson’s mother revealed that her son was ‘on the improve’ and that he was walking steps.
He’s to have shoulder surgery in the following few weeks, which his hoped to further help him get better and return to service.
A fundraiser for the officer and to assist him ‘rebuild his life’ raised A$660,000, far surpassing its original goal of A$25,000.
Sajid Akram, 50 and his son Naveed Akram, 24, allegedly fired on crowds gathered to mark the primary night of the Jewish festival.
Sajid was killed within the attack while Naveed faces 59 charges including 15 counts of murder and for terrorism offences.
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