Update on Baby Stabbed in Westfield Bondi Junction Attack: Moved out of ICU and Recovering in Hospital
The baby girl who was viciously attacked in the horrific Westfield Bondi Junction massacre is now recovering in hospital and has been moved out of the intensive care unit, according to a recent update from health authorities.
NSW Health Minister Ryan Park shared the heartwarming news on Sunday afternoon, just hours before a candlelight vigil for the victims of the attack. “In a positive development, I can confirm the child who has been receiving care at Sydney Children’s Hospital following last weekend’s tragic events at Bondi Junction has been discharged home,” he said in a statement. “She continues to receive care from the expert clinicians at Sydney Children’s Hospital.”
The baby, who was upgraded to a stable condition earlier this week, was bravely saved by her mother, Ashlee Good, 38, who tragically lost her life while trying to protect her child during Joel Cauchi’s stabbing rampage at Westfield Bondi Junction. Good was forced to hand her baby to bystanders after being stabbed with a 30cm long hunting knife.
In addition to Good, six people, including five women and a male security guard, lost their lives in the attack. The victims included Dawn Singleton, 25, the daughter of millionaire businessman John Singleton, mother-of-two Jade Young, 47, Pikria Darchia, 55, Chinese national Yixuan Cheng, 27, and security guard Faraz Tahir, 30. Tahir, who died trying to protect shoppers, has been offered permanent residency in Australia for his heroics.
As of Friday, six patients continue to receive care in hospital for their injuries, with two patients at St Vincent’s Hospital, two at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, and one at Royal North Shore Hospital. Cauchi, the perpetrator of the attack, was shot dead by Inspector Amy Scott.
To honor the victims, the state government and Waverley Council have organized a candlelight vigil at Dolphin Court at Bondi Beach. The community is coming together to show their support and respect for those affected by this tragic event.