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Mother dies after begging strangers to save her baby during Sydney stabbing spree

Published: 14 April 2024 at 03:10

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38-year-old Ash Good died in the hospital after being stabbed at Westfield Bondi Junction in Sydney during an unprovoked attack where six people were killed; her 9-month-old baby, Harriet, was also wounded. Witnesses described Good's immense courage as she handed her baby to strangers and begged for help, with graphic details of the injuries observed. The attacker was shot by a heroic cop, and the incident took place at a busy shopping center in Sydney's eastern suburbs. Authorities reported six dead and eight injured, with witnesses recounting the chaos and fear during the attack.

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A 38-year-old new mum, Ash Good, was one of six people killed in a knifeman attack at Westfield Bondi Junction shopping centre in Sydney. Her infant daughter was severely injured. Two men nearby recounted how the mother threw her baby to them after being injured. Five of the six victims were women, with eight others sustaining stab wounds and being hospitalized. Witness accounts described chaotic scenes with individuals losing significant amounts of blood and bystanders and police scrambling to aid the injured.

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NSW Police Inspector Amy Scott, a senior female police officer, bravely confronted and shot dead a knifeman who killed six people at Westfield Bondi Junction in Sydney. She had been recognised previously for her courage, including receiving an award for Demonstrated Courage and Devotion to Duty in 2019. Inspector Scott, without protective gear, confronted the attacker alone, saving lives and administering CPR to victims. Australia's Prime Minister and NSW Police Commissioner praised her bravery. The Law Enforcement Conduct Commission is investigating her actions.

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Irishman describes panic and chaos during Sydney shopping centre stabbing attack


Niall Naughton, an Irishman living in Sydney, was in a shop at Westfield Bondi Junction when a knifeman attacked, leading to panic and shoppers fleeing to safety. Staff guided customers into a basement where they hid until escaping. Six people died, and eight were injured, including a baby. Naughton described the distress and chaos, highlighting the uncertainty and fear during the attack. The Irish government confirmed no Irish citizens were killed or injured. Witnesses shared harrowing accounts of the stabbing, with shoppers running for their lives and law enforcement responding urgently.

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New York pediatrician dies in Airstream fall en route to solar eclipse viewing


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How an abandoned baby led to strip-searches in Qatar


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Hero mum killed by Sydney mall knifeman threw her wounded baby to shoppers

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Woman killed in Sydney stabbing attacks was trying to save her baby

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Heroic mom Ash Good killed while protecting baby during stabbing spree at Sydney mall

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Major update on baby stabbed as family of stabbing victim speak

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Sky News reporter fights back tears remembering murdered mother

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'Incredible' mom died trying to save nine-month-old baby from Sydney serial stabber: report

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Sydney stabbings: Mum who died protecting baby was 'beautiful person'

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