Bondi terror attack hero Ahmed Al Ahmed has broken down in an emotional interview on breakfast radio, saying he is an “honest guy” who “never hurt anyone”.
The man who single-handedly saved countless lives during the anti-Semitic terrorist attack on Bondi beach in December 2025 — after he wrestled a rifle off gunman Sajid Akram — was this week charged with common assault.
The accusation relates to an alleged domestic dispute involving his father. Mr Al Ahmed was also charged with stalking.
7NEWS also revealed last night that Mr Al Ahmed’s father had also taken out an apprehended violence order against the 44-year-old.
Speaking with 2GB’s Ben Fordham on Friday morning, the Bondi hero became emotional when asked about the charges.
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Sign up“Honestly, I’m disappointed and (I have) anxiety and this situation is causing me distress. I’m very upset (about) what’s happening,” he said.
Mr Al Ahmed said he found out about the assault charge just before yesterday after police contacted his lawyer.
“I got shocked and disappointed from the situation,” he said.
“I’m an honest, innocent, honourable guy. I never hurt anyone and I’ve never been violent.”
Mr Al Ahmed denied the allegations that he had assaulted his father.
“(I) never did anything,” he said.
“It’s untrue. I’m not a violent guy.”
The Sydney local received worldwide praise after his actions on December 14, 2025, during which he was also seriously injured.
Mr Al Ahmed was shot five times in the left shoulder during the attack.
A GoFundme fundraiser set up in the hours after footage of him went viral raised more than $2 million to aid with his recovery.
Earlier in May, his brothers Hozifah and Sameh Al Ahmed faced court after being charged with allegedly using a carriage service to menace/harass/offend their older sibling.
NSW Police alleged the two younger brothers called Mr Al Ahmed and demanded $100,000 each from him.
The brothers have pleaded not guilty to all charges laid against them.
They were granted bail and are due to face court on June 8.
Mr Al Ahmed will face court on July 29.
— With Newswire
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