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Brave Officer Who Halted Bondi Junction Attack Faces Cancer Battle

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Inspector Amy Scott, hailed for her bravery and compassion, put her life on the line to halt Joel Cauchi’s deadly stabbing spree, which tragically claimed six lives. Following the revelation of her diagnosis, she has been lauded for her kind-hearted nature and dedication.

“Amy is widely known as selfless, compassionate, and one of the kindest people you could ever meet,” NSW Police Legacy said in a statement.
Inspector Amy Scott receives the Commissioners Valour Award during a ceremony at the NSW Police Academy in Goulburn
Inspector Amy Scott put her life at risk to stop the Bondi Junction stabbing attack in 2024. (Nine)

“She embodies the extraordinary qualities one might expect. Amy is fiercely independent and always the first to advocate for others,” remarked a colleague.

Scott responded to Cauchi’s knife rampage at Bondi Junction Westfield on April 13, 2024.

Scott confronted Cauchi as he ran through a bustling shopping center. When he charged at her, she responded with two shots, neutralizing the threat.

In a display of her compassionate nature, Scott attempted to administer first aid to Cauchi immediately after the incident.

NSW Police Legacy said Scott’s dedication to the community is matched by the support she offers her family.
Amy Scott has also been described as a loving wife and mother, and a great pillar of support to her family.
Scott, left, has also been described as a loving wife and mother, and a great pillar of support to her family. (Facebook/NSW Police Legacy)

“Amy is a devoted wife and a loving mother to two young boys. Her family relies on her and supports her every step of the way,” shared those close to her.

NSW Premier Chris Minns paid tribute to Scott as a “bona fide Australian hero” and expressed his sadness at the news.

“I’m devastated to hear this news,” Minns said at a press conference today.

“We owe a huge debt of gratitude to [her], not just because of her heroic actions in Bondi Junction a couple of years ago, but she has been an inspiration to the exact same office that attended the terrorism event on 14 December.”

NSW Police Legacy has set up a fundraiser to help support Scott and her family, which has raised nearly $14,000 out of a goal of $25,000.

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