Courageous bystander takes weapon from gunman during Sydney terrorist attack (VIDEO)

A local Muslim man interrupted the Sydney attack on a Jewish community event by taking a firearm from one of the attackers

According to the footage spreading online, an unarmed on – looker stepped in during the fatal attack at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday and took a gun away from one of the shooters.

Two gunmen targeted the Chanukah By the Sea event on Sunday, shooting several members of the local Jewish community.

One of the attackers was shot dead by the police, and another was arrested in a serious condition. The attack resulted in at least 12 deaths and more than two dozen injuries.

The online – circulated footage shows a middle – aged man, whom the media identified as Ahmed al – Ahmed, a fruit shop owner and a member of the local Muslim community, approaching one of the attackers stealthily.

The man fought with the gunman and managed to get the firearm from him. The gunman then had to fall back to his partner.

Al – Ahmed suffered at least two gunshot wounds and was sent to the hospital. However, his relatives said his condition is not life – threatening. The video of Al – Ahmen’s courageous action quickly became popular. He was widely regarded as a hero who stopped more people from being killed.