The Frenchman, who gained hero status after a fatal stabbing in Sydney, has been allowed to remain in Australia. According to his lawyer, Damien Giroud will receive permanent resident status, ABC reports.
Guerot encountered a man loitering at a shopping center last weekend. Video footage shows the man trying to keep the attacker at the top of an escalator.
The Frenchman later said in an interview that he heard someone screaming that there had been a stabbing. Then he and his friend went to investigate. He is also said to have assisted the policewoman who eventually shot the suspect.
Temporary work visa
Guerot received much praise in Australia for his brave actions. When it turned out that he only had a temporary work visa, there was a lot of political support for him to stay permanently.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the Frenchman could stay as long as he wanted. According to the ABC, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton responded in agreement and said he would like to have people like Gerot in the country.
A big mess
The stabbing incident in the shopping center led to the deaths of six people and caused massive chaos. Thousands of people fled. Authorities believe that the perpetrator mainly targeted women.
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