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Bondi hero Ahmed Al Ahmed has vehemently denied the allegations he attacked his father in an emotional radio interview.

“Honestly, I’m disappointed. The situation causes me stress … I am very upset about what has happened,” a tearful Mr Al Ahmed told 2GB host Ben Fordham on Friday morning.

“It’s untrue .... I’ve never been violent, I am not a violent guy.

“I’m an honest, innocent, honourable guy.

Camera IconBondi hero Ahmed Al Ahmed broke down during an interview where he said he did not assault his father after being charged. Credit: Supplied Source Known, Supplied / 2GB
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Camera IconBondi hero Ahmed Al Ahmed broke down while defending himself against accusations he assaulted his father. Credit: Supplied, Supplied / NewsWire
Camera Icon2GB host Ben Fordham interviewed Bondi hero Ahmed Al Ahmed on Friday after he was charged with assaulting his father. Supplied/ 2GB Credit: Supplied

“I don’t deserve to be treated like this. Since the situation in Bondi, I’ve been given a second chance in life.

“I’m married, I have two little daughter, three years and six years … I’m honest, innocent and a normal guy and it’s good for people to know I’ve never been a violent guy.”

Fordham asked Mr Al Ahmed how he was “supposed to put someone in a headlock when (you) struggle to hold a microphone” due to the bullet fragments which still remain in parts of his arm and shoulder.

“I don’t believe them. I don’t believe your brothers, I don’t believe your dad, I don’t believe any of them,” Fordham said.

Mr Al Ahmed was dubbed the “Bondi hero” after wresting a weapon from gunman Sajid Akram during the December shooting which left 15 dead.

In a video that went viral, he was seen grabbing the gun out of the attacker’s hands before being shot multiple times and hospitalised in a critical condition.

Bondi Hero Ahmed Al Ahmed has broken down listening back to the moment he saved countless lives on Bondi Beach during the December terrorist attack as he vehemently denies the allegations he attacked his father in an emotional radio interview.

“You put your life on the line for this city and this country and we will never forget that,” Fordham said.

“It was the darkest day in our history, and you did something that we all wish we could do. I hope that common sense prevails here.”

Mr Al Ahmed will face Bankstown Local Court on July 29 after NSW Police charged him on Thursday with assaulting his father.

In a statement, NSW Police said officers received a report of an alleged assault at a home in Bankstown on March 9.

“On Wednesday (June 3), a 44-year-old man was served with a Court Attendance Notice for common assault (DV) and stalk/intimidate intend fear physical etc harm (domestic),” police said.

7News reported the assault charge related to allegations he put his father in a headlock.

An apprehended violence order has been taken out against him and he is asked to stay 100m away from his father’s place of residence and work.

Camera IconAhmed Al Ahmed will face court on July 29. Picture NewsWire / Monique Harmer Credit: News Corp Australia

Speaking to the ABC, he described the allegations as “fake information” saying he was unaware of the alleged incident.

“It’s fake information … it’s not true at all,” he told the broadcaster.

“I don’t have any information at all”.

Mr Al Ahmed will defend the charges laid against him.

The charges against Mr Al Ahmed come days after his two younger brothers faced court.

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.

Camera IconAhmed Al Ahmed was wounded with multiple bullet shots in the Bondi attack. PMO via NewsWire Credit: Supplied Source Known

Sajid Akram was later shot dead by police while his son Naveed was injured and taken into custody.

He is now facing dozens of charges – including 15 counts of murder and 40 counts of attempted murder.

Mr Al Ahmed had five bullet wounds in his shoulder and spent two weeks recovering and undergoing several operations at hospital.

A fundraiser launched immediately after the attack, raised $2.6m for his support and recovery which he received when he was still in the hospital.

Mr Al Ahmed owned a tobacco store in Sutherland that remained closed for sometime after the Bondi attack, before he sold the business in March.

After weeks-long stay in hospital, Mr Al-Ahmed was given an extraordinary reception at multiple events including at the Ashes Test and a charity gala dinner in New York, and even receiving the keys to the Canterbury-Bankstown council.

He received the first ever Key to the City and was named Canterbury Bankstown Local Hero for 2026.

Camera IconMr Al Ahmad received the first ever keys to the city of one Sydney council. Picture Daily Telegraph / Monique Harmer Credit: News Corp Australia

“Mr Al Ahmed’s decision to put himself in harm’s way saved lives on one of the darkest days in our nation’s history and his belief in humanity against hate inspires us all,” the council’s mayor Bilal El-Hayek had said.

In addition to that, he was honoured at a Waverly Council meeting where he received Key to the City for the second council.

Mr Al Ahmed has not recovered fully, with two bullets still lodged in his arm.

In January this year, he took to Instagram to share an update on his health and recovery, saying he felt “deep sadness and pain” seeing negative comments about the benefits he had received.

“They forget that I was shot five times, and two bullets are still in my body. I live with that pain day and night,” he told followers.

“What is even harder is that I still cannot move my hand or fingers. Doctors have told me that I may lose movement in my hand forever. “So what money or honour can ever equal this loss?

“Is there anyone among these negative people who would be willing to give up their hand for money and give me my hand back the way it was?”

Originally published as Ben Fordham praises Ahmed Al Ahmed, in teary interview after Bondi hero charged with assault

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