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Hero Cop Who Stopped Bondi Knifeman Given Grim Diagnosis
Inspector Amy Scott, hailed a hero for stopping the 2024 Bondi Junction attack, faces a rare aggressive breast cancer; fundraiser exceeded its $25,000 goal within hours, Police Legacy said.
- On Monday, NSW Police announced Inspector Amy Scott has been diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer, while a Police Legacy NSW fundraiser surpassed its $25,000 goal, raising over $36,000.
- On April 13, 2024, Scott confronted Joel Cauchi during the Westfield Bondi Junction rampage, ending the attack and earning the Commissioner's Valour Award for saving multiple lives.
- She fired three shots, with two fatally wounding Cauchi and stopping the attack less than 90 seconds after entering the mall; Scott has more than 20 years' experience.
- NSW Premier Chris Minns and other officials paid tribute, with Minns calling Scott a hero and NSW Police colleagues and the public rallying support.
- The fundraiser aims to ease the financial burden for Scott and her family as she faces a long uphill battle with cancer, organisers said donors should give via the Inspector Amy Scott Appeal through Police Legacy NSW.
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Heroic Cop Who Shot Bondi Stabber Diagnosed with Cancer
A police officer and young mum hailed a hero for stopping a deadly stabbing rampage in Bondi has been diagnosed with a rare cancer. New South Wales (NSW) Police Inspector Amy Scott was widely celebrated for her bravery after running towards and then shooting dead Joel Cauchi to end his attack at Bondi Junction shopping centre in April 2024. The mother-of-two was later awarded the NSW Police Commissioner’s Valour Award and received praise from Pr…
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