BULELENG, Bali – A 36-year-old British nationwide recognized by the initials AM was arrested by police at Gilimanuk Ferry Port in western Bali after allegedly attacking a resort entrance workplace worker with a pointy weapon earlier than making an attempt to flee the island.
The violent incident reportedly happened Tuesday night time (Might 5, 2026) at a resort in Pejarakan Village, Gerokgak District, Buleleng Regency.
In response to data gathered by authorities, the assault was captured on CCTV footage from the resort’s parking space. The suspect was seen arriving at roughly 8:03 p.m. native time in a white Suzuki Fronx with Bali license plate DK 1461 FCG.
Shortly after exiting the automobile, AM was seen returning alongside a male entrance workplace employees member. The 2 appeared to interact in a dialog earlier than the scenario escalated.
Police mentioned the suspect allegedly pulled a bladed weapon from his pocket and slashed the worker. The sufferer instantly ran from the scene in an try to save lots of himself.
Following the assault, the suspect returned to his automobile and allegedly tried to flee. A safety guard tried to cease the automobile by blocking its path, however the effort was unsuccessful.
The case was rapidly reported to Buleleng Police, who coordinated with officers at Gilimanuk Ferry Port to intercept the suspect earlier than he may cross out of Bali.
Safety on the port was tightened below the route of Gilimanuk Port Police Chief AKBP Arya Agung Arjana Putra.
At round 11:37 p.m., officers positioned and arrested AM whereas he was nonetheless contained in the automobile, parked in entrance of a row of store homes in Gilimanuk.
Police additionally seized a number of objects as proof, together with two knives, a cell phone, a passport, a driver’s license, and the white Suzuki Fronx allegedly used through the incident.
The suspect was later transferred to Buleleng Police headquarters at roughly 12:10 a.m. on Wednesday (Might 6, 2026) for additional investigation.
Buleleng Police spokesperson Iptu Yohana Rosalin Diaz confirmed the arrest.
“Sure, that’s appropriate. The suspect has been secured and is presently being dealt with by the Prison Investigation Unit of Buleleng Police. A full official assertion might be launched later,” she mentioned.
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