A British traveller has been arrested in Bali on suspicion of stabbing a receptionist at a luxury hotel in a surprise attack captured on video. The incident occurred in the car park of the Menjangan Dynasty Resort near Gilimanuk Sea Port in North Bali on Tuesday night.
Attack Details
The 35-year-old from London, identified locally as Aaron Michel, drove into the hotel carpark and told staff he wanted to conduct a room inspection to decide if he wanted to book. When a front office staff member approached his vehicle to ask further questions, Michel suddenly produced a knife and stabbed the worker in the face. The attack was caught on footage obtained by the Daily Mail.
The video shows Michel getting back into his car and speeding away, with another man jumping onto the bonnet in an apparent attempt to stop him. The knifeman fled but was captured three hours later and is now in police custody.
Police Response
The incident was immediately reported to Buleleng Police. Shortly before midnight, the suspect was found and arrested in his car parked near a shop close to Gilimanuk Sea Port. He was said to have been carrying two knives.
Police spokesperson First Inspector Yohana Rosalin Diaz confirmed the arrest: "We have received the official report about the stabbing committed by the foreigner and the suspect has been arrested. The suspect is being intensively interrogated." She added that further inquiries are ongoing and a press conference will be held later this week.
Victim's Condition
The victim survived but suffered injuries to his left eye, chin, back, hand, and fingers. The motive for the attack remains unclear, with a source describing it as "completely motiveless."
