Father of slain paramedic calls for 'Steven's law'
The father of the paramedic who was allegedly killed at a Sydney McDonald's is calling for "Steven's Law" to protect frontline workers.
Steven Tougher, 29, was allegedly stabbed to death while on a break with his colleagues in Campbelltown around 5.30am last Friday.
His death was described as one of the "darkest days" for the NSW Ambulance service.
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Steven's father Jeff Tougher posted on Facebook asking others to support in his advocacy for "stronger laws". Facebook
Jordan Fineanganofo, 21, from Raby, was charged with murder and will remain behind bars until his case returns to court in June.
Steven's father Jeff Tougher posted on Facebook asking others to support his advocacy for "stronger laws" to protect emergency service workers.
Tougher said he wanted mandatory life sentences for any emergency service worker killed on the job and mandatory prison terms for anyone assaulted.
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Paramedic Steven Tougher was allegedly being stabbed to death outside a Sydney McDonald's. Supplied/Tougher family
"I know that it will not affect this case but for any future hideous acts, maybe justice will be seen to be done," Tougher wrote on Facebook.
"I'm asking for these laws to protect the service community so they don't have to look over their shoulder while they are performing CPR on an unconscious baby.
He is urging people to push for the laws and for them to be called "Steven's Law".
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The 29-year-old married the love of his life last month and his second baby is due in just a few weeks. Supplied/Tougher family
Flowers were laid at Campbelltown McDonald's after Tougher's alleged murder. Nine
His wife, parents and sister issued a statement on behalf of the entire family, saying the young paramedic's compassion was "exceptional".
"Steven's dedication to helping others shone brightest during his work as a NSW Ambulance paramedic and previously as a nurse," the family said.
"But it wasn't just his medical expertise that made him exceptional – Steven's compassion touched the lives of so many people."
Steven Tougher had married the love of his life last month and his wife is pregnant with their second child, who is due in the next few weeks.
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