A French construction worker nicknamed 'Bollard Man' confronted a man who stabbed six people to death in a Sydney shopping mall. Australia's Prime Minister welcomed him to stay in the country and offered him permanent residency after his brave act.
Key Points
Damien Guerot confronted the attacker, Joel Cauchi, at a Sydney shopping mall
Guerot's temporary work visa was extended by the Prime Minister
Guerot may be granted Australian permanent resident visa
Cauchi injured multiple people before being shot dead by police
Pros
Brave actions of Damien Guerot helped keep people safe during the attack
Australian Prime Minister offered Guerot permanent residency for his courage
Cons
Six people were killed in the stabbing incident
Several others, including a 9-month-old baby, were injured