Ahmed al Ahmed, renowned for disarming a gunman during the deadly Bondi Beach shooting in Sydney, has had assault charges against him dropped by police.
In June, Ahmed faced charges including domestic violence common assault, stalking, and intimidation following an incident involving his father in March. He denied all allegations.
During a Sydney court session on Wednesday, prosecutors withdrew the charges after Ahmed agreed to a 12-month apprehended domestic violence order restricting contact with his father. The order prohibits assault, threats, stalking, or intimidation but was accepted without admissions.
Ahmed, 44, expressed relief outside court, calling himself a "free man" and hoping for peace moving forward.
Background on the Bondi Beach Incident
- In December last year, Ahmed tackled one of two gunmen who opened fire at a Jewish event on Bondi Beach, killing 15 people.
- He disarmed Sajid Akram before being shot multiple times by the second attacker, Naveed Akram.
- The attack was classified as a terrorist act targeting the Jewish community.
- A fundraiser raised over AU$2.5 million for Ahmed, and he received a visit from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese while hospitalized.
Separately, two of Ahmed's brothers have been charged with threatening him and attempting to extort some of the donations he received following the shooting.
