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Hero of Bondi attack charged with assaulting father

Jun 4, 2026

Ahmed Al Ahmed was hailed for his bravery after challenging one of the Bondi shooters. -AAP Image

The man who disarmed one of the gunman during the Bondi terror attack has been caught up on the wrong side of the law after being charged with assault.

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Ahmed Al Ahmed, 44, is accused of allegedly putting his father in a headlock on March 9.

NSW Police have confirmed he was charged on Wednesday for common assault and stalking.

The tobacconist rose to prominence after video captured the moment he crept behind one of the Bondi gunmen and tackled and disarmed him, slowing the attack and saving lives.

He was shot twice in the arm during the incident.

His heroic efforts garnered worldwide attention with a fundraiser reaching more than $2.5 million.

Al Ahmed was awarded with Keys to the City of Canterbury-Bankstown, where he lives, and Waverley.

He was visited in hospital by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as he recovered from his injuries.

He is due to appear in local court on July 29.