Amy Scott, police officer who confronted Bondi junction stabber, diagnosed with ‘rare and aggressive’ breast cancer

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Andrew MessengerJanuary 12, 2026 at 03:13 AM
Amy Scott, police officer who confronted Bondi junction stabber, diagnosed with ‘rare and aggressive’ breast cancer

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Amy Scott, the New South Wales police officer who confronted the Bondi Junction stabber in April 2024, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer. Scott was lauded for her bravery in pursuing and shooting Joel Cauchi, who killed six people and wounded ten others in a mass stabbing attack at the Bondi Westfield shopping centre on April 13, 2024. Following the diagnosis, a fundraising effort was launched to support Scott's treatment. To date, over $80,000 has been raised.

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