Families of injured police grateful to all who 'acted with courage' as 25 remain in hospital

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Families of injured police grateful to all who 'acted with courage' as 25 remain in hospital

The families of the two police officers injured during the Bondi Beach shooting have released a statement of support "to the loved ones of those who were killed and injured" in the massacre.

Constable Scott Dyson and Probationary Constable Jack Hibbert are among the 25 who remain in hospital today.

Dyson and Hibbert's families shared their "heartfelt gratitude to all first responders who acted with courage, in particular the police officers and paramedics who responded".

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"They also wish to thank their hospital team, and especially those in ICU," NSW Police said in a statement on Monday.

"They thank the community for their support but have asked for privacy as their loved ones focus on recovery and healing."

Dyson remained in a critical condition on Monday at St Vincent's Hospital.

Hibbert has undergone surgery to his shoulder and eye at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and may lose sight in that eye.

New South Wales Health Minister Ryan Park said he had met with Hibbert's family yesterday and praised his actions.

"He was extremely brave when everyone was running away," Park said.

"He was essentially running towards where the incident was taking place and that's an incredible level of bravery."

Park added it was a "rough road ahead", but that he was receiving world-class care.

This morning, 25 people remain in hospitals across Sydney, seven in a critical condition.

All patients at the Sydney Children's Hospital are listed as stable.

"I'm hoping to get to the children's hospital in the next day or so," Park said.

"Some (patients) in that category of critical... will have ongoing surgery for devastating injuries as a result of this horrendous attack."

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NSW Health Minister Ryan Park praised the bravery of police officers during the Bondi Beach shooting.

As of 8am on Tuesday, NSW Health confirmed 25 patients were still in hospitals, including seven in a critical condition:

  • Two patients are in a stable condition at Prince of Wales Hospital.
  • One patient is in a critical condition, and two patients are in a stable condition at St George Hospital.
  • One patient is in a stable condition at Sydney Eye Hospital.
  • Two patients are in a critical condition, two patients are in a critical but stable condition and one patient is stable at St Vincent's Hospital.
  • Three patients are in a critical condition, one patient is in a critical but stable condition and two patients are stable at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.
  • Three patients are in a stable condition at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick.
  • One patient is in a critical but stable condition and two patients are in a stable condition at Royal North Shore Hospital.
  • Two patients are in a stable condition at Liverpool Hospital.

One of the terrorists responsible, Naveed Akram, 24, is in hospital under police guard.

NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon yesterday suggested it was likely he would survive to face criminal charges. 

The other shooter, his father Sajid Akram, was shot dead by police on Sunday.

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A community reception centre has been established at the InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach.

Loved ones of those affected by the shooting and witnesses of the shooting are being urged to attend the centre and speak to support officers and investigators.

Anyone seeking general information is urged to contact the Public Information and Inquiry Centre (PIIC) by calling 1800 227 228 or for general mental health or victim support services visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au/nsw-government/bondi-beach-attack

Loved ones trying to get in touch can also use the Red Cross's Register.Find.Reunite service.

If you have been impacted by the terror attack in Bondi there is support available.

To contact Lifeline Australia, call 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14. For people under 25 years old, you can contact Kids Helpline at 1800 55 1800. Both of these are available on a 24/7 basis. If you wish to donate blood, you can find your nearest donor centre here.

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