DENPASAR, Bali — A 25-year-old French nationwide, recognized by his initials RK, has been detained by police for allegedly assaulting a fitness center customer in West Denpasar on Wednesday morning (April 15, 2026).
The incident occurred at IOWA Gymnasium on Jalan Pura Demak I at roughly 8:00 a.m. native time. The sufferer, recognized as I Gusti AIG (34), is a resident of North Denpasar.
In response to Denpasar Police spokesperson I Gede Adi Saputra Jaya, the incident started when the sufferer arrived alone at round 7:30 a.m. and proceeded to the second flooring to make use of a treadmill.
“A number of minutes later, the suspect approached the sufferer, grabbed his shoulder, and struck him,” Adi Saputra Jaya mentioned in a written assertion.
The sufferer tried to dam the assault however was unable to determine whether or not any object was used throughout the assault. A short bodily altercation ensued, throughout which the suspect fell earlier than fleeing the scene.
The sufferer reportedly chased the suspect towards Jalan Batanta however was unable to proceed as a result of exhaustion. He later returned to the fitness center with help from a buddy and was taken to hospital for medical remedy.
On account of the incident, the sufferer sustained a 1.5-centimeter abrasion on the left facet of his head and complained of ache throughout his physique. Police confirmed that the sufferer and the suspect didn’t know one another previous to the incident.
The suspect has since been secured on the West Denpasar Police station and stays below investigation. Authorities are at the moment working to find out the motive and are amassing witness statements and proof as a part of the continued inquiry.
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