Bondi terror attack hero pleads not guilty to alleged assault on father

Ahmed Al Ahmed, hailed as a hero for his actions during a terror attack, has pleaded not guilty to charges of assaulting and intimidating his father. The 44-year-old appeared in Bankstown court on Wednesday to face allegations of domestic violence common assault and stalking, intimidation, which reportedly occurred in March.

Al Ahmed, who was shot multiple times while wrestling a rifle from a gunman during a December attack, was not available for comment as he left court. His defense lawyer, Mohamad Sakr, stated that his client maintains his innocence. "It is a family situation he never expected... But there is one thing that should be upheld and that is the presumption of innocence," Sakr told reporters, adding that Al Ahmed's honesty and dignity should be maintained.

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It's been very difficult. It is a family situation he never expected, one would never want to expect, and it must be really difficult for him. But there is one thing that should be upheld and that is the presumption of innocence. He is a heroic man and his honesty and dignity should be maintained until these matters are ultimately determined.

Al Ahmed's father, Mohammad Fadeh Al Ahmed, expressed his hope for a resolution, telling ABC, "God willing it will all be resolved. After all there's nothing more precious than your child."

Al Ahmed was previously lauded by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and a fundraiser for him in the attack's aftermath raised $2.6 million. In a separate but related development, two of his brothers were issued interim apprehended domestic violence orders last month after allegedly threatening him over the phone. They have been charged with using a carriage service to menace, harass, or offend.

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God willing it will all be resolved. After all there's nothing more precious than your child.