What Bondi hero said to alleged gunman

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

Returning to Bondi for the first time since the alleged attack, which left 15 innocent people dead, Al Ahmed told 60 Minutes about the moment he decided to take action.

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.

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"I remember everything", he told 60 Minutes. "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.

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"[I would give] my blood [and] my heart for Australia. I just saw it, [and thought] 'do it,'" he remembered.

Al Ahmed also shared exactly what he said to the alleged gunman.

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"[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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