NRL club honours police officer hailed as a HERO after he was shot during Bondi terrorist attack in December
The Sydney Roosters have honoured the police officer who is slowly recovering from his injuries after he was shot during the Bondi terrorist attack in December.
Scott Dyson, 25, suffered multiple gunshot wounds which required frequent surgeries, initially leaving him in an induced coma.
He was allegedly shot by Sajid Akram and his son Naveed before being discharged from hospital on the one-month anniversary of the shooting which rocked Australia.
First Mr Dyson returned to see his colleagues at Waverley Police Station – and then on Thursday attended the Sydney Opera House as the nation paused for a minute’s silence to mark the National Day of Mourning.
Next was a visit to the Roosters’ Moore Park headquarters where Dyson met the NRL club’s Director of Football, Mitchell Aubusson.
The former utility spoke to the playing group about the significance of Bondi to the club before praising all the first respondents at Bondi Beach on December 14.
The Sydney Roosters have honoured the police officer (pictured, middle in white) who is slowly recovering from his injuries after he was shot during the Bondi terrorist attack in December
Scott Dyson, 25, suffered multiple gunshot wounds which required frequent surgeries, initially leaving him in an induced coma
Mitchell Aubusson, the Roosters Director of Football, lauded Constable Dyson for his bravery during the attack which stunned the nation
Dyson is set to become a father for the first time later this year, with his partner also a serving NSW police officer
The likes of captain James Tedesco, recruit Daly Cherry-Evans and halfback Sam Walker watched on as Aubusson lauded Dyson for his bravery.
Tedesco also thanked Dyson – whose arm remains in a sling – before presenting him with a signed jersey.
Constable Dyson was one of four officers to have exchanged gunfire for at least six minutes with the two alleged gunmen.
A senior police source at the time described the bravery of the officers to return fire, despite some suffering life-threatening injuries, as ‘incredible’.
Dyson is set to become a father for the first time later this year, with his partner also a serving NSW police officer.
He will be based at home for ‘an extended period’ as he continues to recover from his injuries, before returning to duties later this year.
Speaking at the National Day of Mourning at the Sydney Opera House this week, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese apologised to families of victims for the attack.
‘I am deeply and profoundly sorry that we could not protect your loved ones from his evil,’ he said.
‘When we look to Bondi, we see it not just as a beach, but as a part of our promise to the world. A welcoming embrace.
‘We cherish the promise that this country is a safe harbour, but sadly that promise was broken.’
