Sydney, Australia – Two French construction workers, Silas Despreaux and Damien Guerot, have emerged as heroes in a recent incident at a shopping center where they used a bollard to try to stop an attacker named Joel Cauchi. The brave actions of these men have garnered attention and praise from the public.
Footage from the incident shows Guerot wielding a bollard at the top of an escalator as Cauchi advances towards them. Later, the two men are seen carrying a metal cafe chair as they and others run after Inspector Amy Scott in pursuit of Cauchi. The quick thinking and courage displayed by Despreaux and Guerot in attempting to thwart Cauchi’s attack have been commended by many.
According to a friend, Despreaux reached out after the incident and assured that he was coping well. Despite the shocking events, Despreaux seems to be handling the situation with resilience. The friend who was with both Despreaux and Guerot on the morning of the incident expressed disbelief at the surreal nature of the situation.
Despreaux, a long-time resident of Sydney, works for a construction firm in St Leonards and is known to be a motorcycle enthusiast who also owns a dog. His bravery in the face of danger has not gone unnoticed, with many commending his selfless actions to protect others. The community has rallied around Despreaux and Guerot, recognizing them as heroes for their courageous intervention in the chaotic scene at the shopping center.