'I'm innocent': Bondi Beach hero's assault charges dropped The high profile case of Ahmed al Ahmed, the 44 year old hero who disarmed a gunman at Bondi Beach in December, has taken another dramatic turn.
After weeks of speculation and media attention, police have dropped domestic violence charges against him, citing his father's retraction of a statement made to police.
At first glance, this development seems like a vindication of Ahmed's innocence.