BALI – Police in Denpasar Timur have arrested two men, aged 21 and 23, suspected of jointly assaulting a 17-year-old boy in East Denpasar, Bali. The victim suffered a head laceration that caused bleeding and bruising to his chest.
The incident reportedly occurred at around 10 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, in front of Toko 3 Putra on Jalan Akasia XVI A, Denpasar Timur. The case was reported to the Denpasar Timur Police on Thursday, October 8, at approximately 8:14 p.m.
Denpasar Police Public Relations Officer Iptu I Gede Adi Saputra Jaya explained that the two suspects, identified by their initials DDA, 23, and AJD, 21, allegedly attacked the victim following an exchange involving a motorcycle.
Motorcycle Dispute Allegedly Led to Assault According to police questioning, the suspects admitted to assaulting the victim together. Investigators said the incident began when the two men rode along the street and revved their motorcycle loudly. The victim reportedly shouted at them, after which the confrontation escalated into violence.
Police said DDA allegedly punched the victim once on the right side of his face. Meanwhile, AJD allegedly struck the victim on the head with a motorcycle key, causing a bleeding wound. The victim also sustained bruising to his chest and subsequently received medical treatment at a hospital.
Police Seize CCTV Footage and Bloodstained Clothing
Following the report, an operational team from the Denpasar Timur Police, led by Criminal Investigation Unit Chief IPTU I Ketut Sudarsana, S.H., M.H., and assisted by operational officer IPTU I Nyoman Padu, conducted an investigation at the scene and questioned witnesses.
Investigators obtained information indicating that the suspected perpetrators were in the Jalan Akasia XVI area. The officers then proceeded to the location and apprehended both suspects by the roadside on October 7, 2026, according to the police report.
The suspects and evidence were subsequently taken to the Denpasar Timur Police Station for further investigation.
Police seized three pieces of evidence: a black shirt with grey sleeves bearing bloodstains, CCTV footage from the scene, and one motorcycle key allegedly used in the assault.
Suspects Face Alleged Assault Charges Involving a Minor The case is being investigated under Article 262(2) of Indonesia’s Criminal Code or Article 76C in conjunction with Article 80 of Law No. 35 of 2014 on Child Protection, as stated in the police report.
The victim, identified by the initials IKASS, is a 17-year-old student. The complaint was filed by his father, Ketut Soma, 42, a trader, after he was informed by his wife that their son had been assaulted and was receiving hospital treatment. Police are continuing the legal process against the two suspects.
The case highlights the serious consequences that can arise when a minor dispute escalates into physical violence, particularly when a weapon or hard object is allegedly used against a victim.
