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Bondi Hero Ahmed Al Ahmed Shares His Intense Encounter with Alleged Gunman

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Bondi terror attack hero Ahmed Al Ahmed has revealed what he said to one of the alleged gunmen after disarming him.

In a poignant return to Bondi Beach, Al Ahmed revisited the scene for the first time since the tragic incident that claimed the lives of 15 people. Speaking with 60 Minutes, he recounted the moment he chose to intervene during the alleged attack.

As shots were fired into Archer Park, video showed Al Ahmed creeping up behind one of the alleged gunmen, tackling him, taking his gun off him and pushing him to the ground.
Ahmed Al Ahmed revealed he screamed at Sajid Akram as he disarmed him and held a gun at him in an exclusive interview with 60 Minutes.
Ahmed Al Ahmed revealed he screamed at Sajid Akram as he disarmed him and held a gun at him. (60 Minutes)

“I remember everything,” he shared with the program. Emphasizing his emotional response, he added, “I was screaming and swearing, the Aussie way.”

He said he was motivated by his love for Australia, and said he was acting on a moment of instinct to try and stop the terror.
Al Ahmed returned to Bondi Beach for the first time since the shooting.
Al Ahmed returned to Bondi Beach for the first time since the shooting, speaking to Dimity Clancey. (60 Minutes)

Driven by his deep connection to the country, Al Ahmed described his instinctive reaction. “I would give my blood and my heart for Australia. I just saw it and thought, ‘do it,'” he recalled.

He also revealed the defiant words he directed at the alleged gunman during the chaos. “I shouted ‘motherf—er!'” Al Ahmed recounted, showcasing his fearless confrontation at that critical moment.

“[I shouted] ‘motherf—er!’” Al Ahmed said.

Al Ahmed was wounded and underwent surgery on his arm and hand, and he still wears a sling. Sajid Akram was shot dead by police, whilst his son Naveed, who is accused of also carrying out the shooting, was wounded.

Al Ahmed also returned to Bondi Beach for the first time since the shooting, where several members of the public thanked him and expressed gratitude for his courageous actions.

Watch the full 60 Minutes exclusive interview with Ahmed Al Ahmed on Sunday, February 22 at 8.45pm AEDT on Channel 9 and 9Now.

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