AUSTRALIANS HAILED A “hero” whose daring struggle with a gunman may have saved many lives during the country’s worst mass shooting in years.

Twelve people were killed in a shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, including one shooter, in what has been described as a terrorist attack.

Another 29 people were rushed to hospital following the incident, including two police officers.

The shooting targeted Sydney’s Jewish community during the first night of the festival of Hanukkah, according to New South Wales Premier Chris Minns.

Following the shooting on Bondi Beach, footage emerged on social media of a man grabbing one of the gunmen as he fired on civilians.

Footage shows the moment one of the terrorists in the Bondi beach attack was tackled to the ground and disarmed.

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The man then wrestles the gun out of the attacker’s hand, before pointing the weapon at the assailant who backs away.

Local outlet 7News identified him as 43-year-old Ahmed al Ahmed, a fruit seller, and reported he had suffered two gunshot wounds.

The outlet spoke to a man called Mustapha who said he was his cousin.

“He’s in hospital and we don’t know exactly what’s going on inside,” he said.

“We do hope he will be fine. He’s a hero 100 percent,” he said.

Online, Ahmed was feted for his bravery and lifesaving quick thinking.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also hailed him and others as “heroes”.