Bondi Beach terror attack hero Ahmed Al Ahmed has been charged

A man who was widely celebrated for his bravery during a deadly attack in Sydney is now facing legal troubles of his own after being charged in connection with an alleged domestic incident.

Ahmed Al Ahmed became known internationally after his actions during a mass shooting at a Jewish community celebration in Bondi Beach in December. The attack left 15 people dead and dozens more injured, but many credited Al Ahmed with helping prevent an even greater tragedy when he confronted and disarmed the gunman….

Now, months after being praised as a hero, the 44-year-old is facing criminal charges.

According to police, an investigation was launched following allegations involving a domestic dispute at a home in Bankstown, a suburb in western Sydney.

Authorities allege that Al Ahmed placed his father in a headlock during the incident.

New South Wales Police confirmed that officers from Bankstown Police Area Command began investigating the matter before issuing charges.