Bondi Beach terror attack: Hero Ahmed Al Ahmed travels to US for treatment on bullet wounds

A father who bravely confronted one of the shooters during the Bondi Beach terror attack has travelled to the US for treatment on bullet wounds.

Ahmed Al Ahmed, 43, arrived in Los Angeles in California on Monday, weeks after he was lauded for wrestling a high-powered firearm from shooter Sajid Akram as he approached a Hannukah by the Sea event on December 14.

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Al Ahmed was shot in the left arm and hand and was discharged from St George Hospital in Sydney two weeks after the attack.

He has since been spotted with his injured arm secured in a sling during interviews and public appearances, most recently before the first day of the Ashes test in Sydney on Sunday.

Soon after the appearance however, Al Ahmed announced on social media he had travelled to the United States for specialised treatment.

“I kindly ask everyone to keep me in their prayers,” he said.

“Thank you for your love and support.”

Another post from Los Angeles International Airport revealed he had been joined by agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the US.

“A special thanks to the FBI for their warm welcome, outstanding protection, and genuine care,” he said.

“Your professionalism and support are truly appreciated.”

Footage of Al Ahmed’s bravery spread around the world as he aimed the rifle at Sajid but held his composure and didn’t fire.

Al Ahmed was one of the 40 people injured during the attack, with a further 15 people killed, not including Sajid who was shot dead by police.

Sajid’s 24-year-old son Naveed was also shot by police after allegedly joining his father in opening fire on the crowd.

He was rushed to hospital and placed into an induced coma, awaking several days later under police guard.

Naveed was charged with 59 offences, including terrorism charges and 15 counts of murder.