Ahmed al Ahmed, who captured worldwide attention after he tackled a shooter at Bondi Beach in December, has had his assault charges dropped by police following an alleged domestic dispute.
In June Ahmed was charged with domestic violence, common assault, stalking and intimidation after an incident involving his father at a home in southwest Sydney. He denied all accusations.
On Wednesday at a local Sydney court prosecutors withdrew the charges after Ahmed accepted a twelve‑month apprehended domestic violence order that limits contact with his father.
Ahmed, 44, spoke to reporters outside the courtroom saying he was a free man and hoping for peace, though the court noted the order was accepted without admission of wrongdoing.
The episode that drew global headlines saw Ahmed wrestle a firearm from one of the gunmen, Sajid Akram, during a violent attack that killed 15 people. Police later labeled the act a terrorist incident targeting the Jewish community.
After the shooting, a fundraiser raised over AU$2.5 million for Ahmed, who also received a bedside visit from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
In a separate court case, two of Ahmed’s brothers faced charges for allegedly threatening him and attempting to extort donations he had received.
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