Five men awarded for bravery during Sydney stabbing attack

Five men who helped stop a stabbing attack in Sydney in 2019 have been awarded bravery decorations five years later. They were recognized for their quick actions during the incident, which involved a man named Mert Ney. On August 13, 2019, Ney, armed with a knife, went on a violent rampage in the city's central business district. He had just murdered a 24-year-old woman, Michaela Dunn, and began attacking others. Jase Shore was in his car when he saw Ney and jumped out to chase him, attempting to keep people safe. A group of bystanders, including firefighters Gonzalo Herrera and Bennett Gardiner, joined in to restrain Ney. They used a milk crate and furniture to pin him down until police arrived. Their courageous actions prevented further harm to others. Ney was later sentenced to 44 years in prison for his crimes. The bravery award recognizes the teamwork and unity displayed by the men during the frightening event. They emphasized that their efforts were a collective action and expressed sorrow for the loss of life that occurred that day.