Sri Lanka, Dec. 17 -- Australia's Prime Minister has visited Bondi hero Ahmed al Ahmed in hospital, after the bystander tried to disarm one of the gunmen in the nation's deadliest gun attack since 1996.

"Your heart is strong", PM Anthony Albanese told the father-of-two, later calling him "the best of our country".

Police have declared the attack as a terrorist incident targeting the Jewish community."He was trying to get a cup of coffee and found himself at a moment where people were being shot in front of him," Albanese said after the bedside visit. "He decided to take action, and his bravery is an inspiration for all Australians. He is a very humble man.""At a moment where we have seen evil perpetrated, he shines out as an example of ...