The veteran police officer stabbed by an alleged sex offender during a violent confrontation in Sydney's east is a "dedicated" detective who is passionate about helping abused children, colleagues say.
Detective Sergeant John Breda was stabbed while attempting to arrest Nick Newman, 33, over alleged sex offences at the Maroubra Junction Hotel.
The 45-year-old officer suffered internal abdominal injuries and a laceration to his liver and was taken to St Vincents Hospital in a critical condition.
He had surgery for his injuries overnight and remains in a critical condition.
Sources told the ABC Detective Sergeant Breda was a "hard-working and dedicated" detective who was "passionate" about his work.
The ABC's 7.30 interviewed Detective Breda when it was given exclusive access to the Child Abuse and Sex Crimes (CASC) squad in June 2017.
He has previously worked in the Property Crime Squad and the Middle Eastern Organised Crime Squad but he told the ABC his work in the CASC squad was unique and rewarding.
"You can't share some of the things that we see with people," he said.
"It's just the way it is unfortunately, because you don't want to burden them with what you've seen and heard."
He said members of the squad relied on each other for support during difficult cases.
"It's not for every police officer," he said.
"Some people wish to be there, and you don't have to be here if you don't want to, but everyone that's here wants to be here to help children."
NSW Police Assistant Commissioner Mark Walton said Detective Breda was a respected and dedicated officer.
"He's very well regarded by his peers," Assistant Commissioner Walton said at a press conference.
"There will be a lot of people who are very concerned about his condition."
On Twitter, NSW Police Minister Troy Grant said his "thoughts and prayers" were with Detective Sergeant Breda's family and colleagues.
Detective Sergeant Breda has a wife and young family.
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