Grateful Australians raise money for Melbourne attack 'Trolley Man' hero

  • 12/11/2018

More than $100,000 has been raised by heartfelt Australians for a Melbourne attack victim dubbed 'Trolley Man'.

Nicknamed 'Trolley Man' by social media users, Michael Rogers, 46, was praised by citizens for his instinctive act during Friday's Bourke Street terror attack.

Mr Rogers was hailed a hero for using a trolley to ram into the attacker, Hassan Khalif Shire Ali, who reportedly stabbed three people earlier on Friday.

"I have seen the trolley to the side, so I've picked it up and I ran and threw the trolley straight at him. Got him, but didn't get him down," Mr Rogers told 7 News.

Attacker Shire Ali was shot by police and died later in hospital.

Victorian Police Deputy Commissioner Shane Patton said Mr Roger's help was "greatly appreciated" and confirmed that two victims of the attack are now in stable condition and recovering well.

Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack.

After hearing the story, founder of charity organisation Melbourne Homeless Collective, Donna Stolzenberg, launched a GoFundMe page to raise money for Mr Rogers, who is also a homeless man.

By Sunday evening, more than AU$52,000 (NZ$55,799) was raised, way beyond the initial goal of AU$5,000.

"This funding is growing and may grow even further", Ms Stolzenberg said.

She also said that her charity will help him with housing needs and mental support in light of the Melbourne attack.

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