Bondi attack hero Ahmed al-Ahmed says he’s ‘shocked’ after being charged with assaulting his father
Ahmed al-Ahmed, known for disarming a gunman during the Bondi terror attack, has been charged with assaulting his father. He expressed shock and disappointment over the allegations, which he claims are untrue. The incident has reportedly caused him significant anxiety and stress.
- ▪Ahmed al-Ahmed has been charged with common assault and intimidation against his father.
- ▪The alleged incident occurred on March 9 in Bankstown, Sydney.
- ▪Al-Ahmed gained fame for his actions during the Bondi terror attack, where he disarmed a gunman.
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Ahmed al-Ahmed has been charged with assaulting his father. Photograph: Saeed Khan/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenAhmed al-Ahmed has been charged with assaulting his father. Photograph: Saeed Khan/AFP/Getty ImagesBondi beach terror attackBondi attack hero Ahmed al-Ahmed says he’s ‘shocked’ after being charged with assaulting his fatherPolice allege the 44-year-old lauded for disarming one of the gunmen in December’s attack put his father in a headlock Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Nino Bucci and agenciesThu 4 Jun 2026 20.27 EDTFirst published on Thu 4 Jun 2026 06.24 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe Sydney man who disarmed one of the Bondi terror attackers has been charged with assaulting…
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