# Death of Australian tourist in Bali

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/death-of-australian-tourist-in-bali
> Updated: 2026-08-25T01:03:20.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

Paul Dougan, a father from Perth, Australia, has died in a Bali hospital following an alleged assault while on holiday. The incident reportedly occurred at a bar in Kuta and involved a group of up to four people, whom the family believes may be Australian tourists. The victim had undergone three surgeries, including the removal of his spleen, after suffering ten broken ribs.

Local police have visited the bar where the assault took place, though it remains unconfirmed if any arrests have been made. The family has described the incident as a ‘targeted beating rather than an accident’ and has established an online fundraiser to assist with medical expenses.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Australian tourist arrested in Bali for public indecency

An Australian man was arrested at a Bali airport while attempting to flee to Brisbane following a viral video of him engaging in public indecency in North Kuta.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bali-police-search-for-australian-tourist-filmed-in-public-sex-act

### 2026-08-20: Perth father dies in Bali after alleged assault

Perth father Paul Dougan has died in Bali following an alleged brutal assault at a Kuta bar involving a group of suspects.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/perth-father-dies-in-bali-after-alleged-assault

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