Assault charges against Ahmed al Ahmed, who gained international recognition for disarming a gunman during a December shooting at Bondi Beach, have been dropped by police. The charges, which included common assault, stalking, and intimidation, were filed in June following an alleged incident with his father in March at a Sydney home.
Al Ahmed denied both charges. On Wednesday, prosecutors withdrew the charges in a Sydney court after it was agreed that al Ahmed would adhere to an apprehended domestic violence order for 12 months, which restricts his contact with his father. This order was accepted without admission of guilt, according to ABC News.
Outside the court, al Ahmed, 44, expressed his relief, stating he was a "free man" and hoped for "peace." His defense lawyer confirmed the terms of the order to the court.
Al Ahmed became a global figure after footage showed him tackling one of two gunmen who opened fire during a Jewish event at Sydney's Bondi Beach, an incident that resulted in 15 fatalities.