Bondi hero Ahmed al Ahmed denies assault charges

Ahmed al Ahmed, hailed as a hero for disarming a gunman during the Bondi Beach attack in December, has vehemently denied charges of assault and stalking. The allegations stem from an incident on March 9, where he is accused of putting his father in a headlock. Al Ahmed, a 44-year-old tobacconist, rose to prominence after video captured him tackling and disarming one of the two attackers, an act that slowed the assault and potentially saved lives. He sustained two gunshot wounds to the arm during the incident.

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Bondi hero Ahmed al Ahmed has strongly denied claims he assaulted his father.

Al Ahmed expressed shock and disappointment upon learning of the charges, telling Sydney radio 2GB that the allegations are baseless. He suggested that issues may have arisen from the more than $2.5 million raised through a fundraiser established in recognition of his heroism. Police reportedly contacted his lawyer to inform him of the charges shortly before they were made public, and Al Ahmed stated he had not yet seen any evidence supporting the claims.

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The Bondi Beach terror attack hero has launched an impassioned defence against claims he assaulted his father, insisting the allegations are baseless.

Following his heroic actions, Al Ahmed received the keys to the cities of Canterbury-Bankstown and Waverley. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also visited him in the hospital during his recovery. He is scheduled to appear in local court on July 29 to address the charges.

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He told Sydney radio 2GB on Friday morning that he was "shocked" and "disappointed".

In related legal proceedings, Al Ahmed's brothers have each been charged with using a carriage service to menace or harass. Both brothers have pleaded not guilty to these charges and are due back in court on July 8.

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Al Ahmed, a 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.