Hero of Bondi Beach attack reunited with colleagues after waking from coma

Hero of Bondi Beach attack reunited with colleagues after waking from coma Ryan Prosser Published January 17, 2026 8:20pm Updated January 17, 2026 8:20pm Share this article via whatsappShare this article via xCopy the link to this article.Link is copiedShare this article via facebook Comment now Comments Constable Scott Dyson was reunited with his colleagues after spending 31 days in hospital recovering from a coma (Picture: NSW Police)

A police officer who suffered gunshot wounds while trying to save lives during the attack on Bondi Beach has been reunited 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.

However on Thursday, the Police Association of New 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 at the Eastern Suburbs PAC tonight as Constable Scott Dyson dropped into Bondi station to catch up with his brothers and sisters in blue upon his discharge from hospital after 31 days.

‘Not many occupations would see someone want to drop into work upon getting out of hospital but it shows the culture of the Police family.

Constable Scott Dyson was on duty when 16 people were killed on Bondi Beach (Picture: New South Wales Police/PA Wire)

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‘Scott will continue to recover at home for an extended period and we can’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 so much for your bravery and sacrifice on December 14. Thank you so much.’

Constable Dyson’s mother revealed that her son was ‘on the improve’ and that he was walking steps.

A tribute to the victims of Bondi Beach (Picture: REUTERS)

He is to have shoulder surgery in the next few weeks, which his hoped to further help him recover and return to service.

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A fundraiser for the officer and to help 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 first night of the Jewish festival.

Sajid was killed in the attack while Naveed faces 59 charges including 15 counts of murder and for terrorism offences.

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