Bondi shooting: Constable Scott Dyson identified as injured NSW Police officer, family issues statement

Constable Scott Dyson has been identified as one of the two NSW Police officers injured in Sunday’s Bondi Beach terrorist attack.

On Monday night, his family, through NSW Police, shared a photo of the young Australian man.

NSW Police said Constable Dyson remains in a serious but stable condition.

Constable Dyson had been attached to the Eastern Suburbs Police Area Command for 18 months before he was injured in the fatal attack.

It has been reported that Constable Dyson has recently learnt he was becoming a father, as his partner had fallen pregnant.

A second officer was also injured. They have not been identified.

NSW Police said the second officer remains in a serious but stable condition.

The families of both officers issued a heartfelt thanks to service members who have assisted since the shooting, including the ICU staff who have helped the officers.

“The families of the two injured officers wish to pass on their thoughts to the loved ones of those who were killed and injured in the Bondi shooting tragedy,” the joint statement shared via NSW Police said.

“They also want to express their heartfelt gratitude to all first responders who acted with courage, in particular the police officers and paramedics who responded. They also wish to thank their hospital team, and especially those in ICU.

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

The statement comes as NSW Health shared an update on the conditions of all victims of the Bondi terrorist attack, which authorities confirmed was designed to target Jews.

NSW Health Minister Ryan Park confirmed 26 people remain hospitalised on Tuesday following the shooting.

Twelve are still in critical condition, Mr Park told Sunrise, while the children hospitalised are all in stable conditions.

In good news, some in that critical category are becoming more stable.

Mr Park said he will head to Prince of Wales Hospital on Tuesday, where he will pay a “big thank you to the clinical staff and everybody who has worked over the 36 hours or so to treat people with some horrendous injuries”.

“To be able to treat so many patients right across Sydney hospitals is a true testament to the incredible healthcare system we’re lucky to have in NSW”.