DENPASAR, Bali — A 25-year-old French national, identified by his initials RK, has been detained by police for allegedly assaulting a gym visitor in West Denpasar on Wednesday morning (April 15, 2026).
The incident occurred at IOWA Gym on Jalan Pura Demak I at approximately 8:00 a.m. local time. The victim, identified as I Gusti AIG (34), is a resident of North Denpasar.
According to Denpasar Police spokesperson I Gede Adi Saputra Jaya, the incident began when the victim arrived alone at around 7:30 a.m. and proceeded to the second floor to use a treadmill.
“Several minutes later, the suspect approached the victim, grabbed his shoulder, and struck him,” Adi Saputra Jaya said in a written statement.
The victim attempted to block the attack but was unable to identify whether any object was used during the assault. A brief physical altercation ensued, during which the suspect fell before fleeing the scene.
The victim reportedly chased the suspect toward Jalan Batanta but was unable to continue due to exhaustion. He later returned to the gym with assistance from a friend and was taken to hospital for medical treatment.
As a result of the incident, the victim sustained a 1.5-centimeter abrasion on the left side of his head and complained of pain across his body. Police confirmed that the victim and the suspect did not know each other prior to the incident.
The suspect has since been secured at the West Denpasar Police station and remains under investigation. Authorities are currently working to determine the motive and are collecting witness statements and evidence as part of the ongoing inquiry.
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