A police officer injured in the Bondi terror attack has woken from a coma.
Scott Dyson was one of two officers wounded when gunmen opened fire on a crowd at Sydney’s Archer Park on 14 December.
The alleged perpetrators of the attack, which killed 15 people and injured dozens more, were Sajid Akram, 50 – killed by police at the scene – and his 24 year-old son Naveed who was charged with 59 offences.
In a statement, the family of PC Dyson said he had been in a medically-induced coma and undergone surgery “almost daily”.
“Our family would like to share that Scott has been getting stronger each day, and today, he was woken up for the first time,” they said.
“There is still a long way to go in his recovery, but this is a positive sign.
“We would like to thank the public for the support, messages and well wishes shown to Scott and our family during this difficult time.”
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Also injured was probationary constable Jack Hibbert, who was just four months into the job when he was shot in the head and shoulder.
He has now been discharged from hospital, his family said.
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“While he is home, he is still recovering and will need space, support, and continued positive thoughts during this time,” they said in a statement.
“As a family, we couldn’t ask for anything more – having our Jack home, especially for Christmas, truly feels like a miracle.”
Health bosses said on Tuesday that 12 patients remained in hospital receiving care in the aftermath of the attack.
Four are in a critical but stable condition.
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Naveed Akram was transferred from hospital to prison on Monday.
His charges include 40 counts of attempted murder, discharging a firearm intending to cause grievous bodily harm, a public display of a prohibited terrorist organisation symbol, and placing an explosive in or near a building with intent to cause harm.
