'Bollard Man': Hero who confronted stabber promised Australia visa - BBC News

The prime minister has told "Bollard Man" Damien Guerot he can stay in the country as long as he likes.

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The viral video showing Damien Guerot confronting the attacker

A Frenchman who tried to stop a deadly stabbing rampage at a Sydney mall has been promised an Australian visa.

Damien Guerot was labelled a hero after footage of him confronting knifeman Joel Cauchi with a bollard during Saturday's attack went viral.

Joel Cauchi killed six people and injured 12 others before he was shot dead by a police officer.

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