New South Wales Police have charged Ahmed Al Ahmed, 44, with domestic violence-related offences following an incident at a home in Bankstown, Sydney, on March 9, 2025. Mr. Al Ahmed was previously recognized for intervening in a terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in December 2024.
Charges Against Ahmed Al Ahmed
According to NSW Police, Mr. Al Ahmed was issued a Court Attendance Notice on June 3, 2026, and charged with common assault (domestic violence) and stalk/intimidate with intent to cause fear of physical harm (domestic). Police allege that he placed his father in a headlock during the March 9 incident.
Mr. Al Ahmed appeared at Bankstown Local Court on Wednesday and pleaded not guilty to the charges. His lawyer described the matter as a difficult family situation. When asked by reporters outside court whether his family was lying about the allegations, Mr. Al Ahmed replied "no comment." The case is due back in court in August, with a hearing set for December.
Charges Against Brothers
Two of Mr. Al Ahmed's brothers, Hozifa Al Ahmed, 35, and Sameh Al Ahmed, 33, have been separately charged by Bankstown Police. Following an investigation that began on May 11, both brothers were arrested after attending Bankstown Police Station. They have been charged with using a carriage service to menace, harass, or offend.
Police allege that the brothers made verbal threats against Mr. Al Ahmed over the phone. There are unconfirmed reports that they demanded $100,000 each from the donations raised for their brother. Both siblings were granted conditional bail and appeared at Bankstown Local Court, where they entered pleas of not guilty. Interim apprehended domestic violence orders have been issued to protect Mr. Al Ahmed.
Background: Bondi Beach Incident
On December 14, 2024, Mr. Al Ahmed intervened during a terrorist attack at Bondi Beach. According to police and official reports, a gunman named Sajid Akram opened fire at a Jewish event in what was later declared a terrorist incident targeting the Jewish community. A second alleged gunman shot Mr. Al Ahmed in the arm after he wrestled a firearm from Mr. Akram. The attack was described as Australia's deadliest mass shooting since 1996.
Mr. Al Ahmed required multiple surgeries for his injuries. Following the attack, a public fundraiser raised over A$2.5 million (reported as $2.6 million and over $3 million in different sources) for his recovery. He received Keys to the City from the Canterbury-Bankstown and Waverley councils. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Chris Minns visited him while he was hospitalized.