Heroes of the Day

A longtime married couple has been identified in a video circulating on a Chinese social media platform confronting one of the Bondi Beach gunmen involved in a terrorist attack on Sunday.

The footage shows Boris Gurman, a 69-year-old retired mechanic, trying to disarm one of the armed men on the side of the road.

His wife, Sofia Gurman, a 61-year-old Australia Post employee, is seen standing nearby.

The family of the Bondi locals confirmed the couple of 34 years were depicted in the video, and that they are among the 15 victims who lost their lives in the terrorist attack.

"In recent days, we have become aware of footage showing Boris, with Sofia by his side, courageously attempting to disarm an attacker in an effort to protect others," a statement from the family said.

"While nothing can lessen the pain of losing Boris and Sofia, we feel an overwhelming sense of pride in their bravery and selflessness. This encapsulates who Boris and Sofia were - people who instinctively and selflessly tried to help others."

RNZ