Ahmed al Ahmed, celebrated for stopping a Bondi Beach gunman, has denied assault allegations involving his father.
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man praised for helping stop one of the gunmen in the deadly Bondi Beach shooting, has pleaded not guilty to charges of assault, stalking and intimidation.
The 44-year-old appeared before Bankstown Local Court in Sydney on Wednesday over allegations linked to an incident involving his father in March. His lawyer told the court the matter was a difficult family dispute and not something Ahmed had expected to face.
Ahmed gained international recognition after tackling gunman Sajid Akram during the Bondi Beach attack on 14 December. He wrestled a firearm away from the attacker before being shot in the arm by a second gunman. The attack left 15 people dead and was declared a terrorist incident targeting the Jewish community.
Following the shooting, Ahmed was widely hailed as a hero, receiving public praise from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and more than A$2.5 million in donations through a fundraising campaign.
The case comes amid separate legal disputes involving two of Ahmed’s brothers, who have been charged over allegations they threatened and attempted to extort money from him.
Ahmed is expected to return to court in August as the case continues.
