A West Australian man who reportedly died after being hit with a bar stool in Bali has been remembered as a “much-loved” employee.
Troy Johnston, 40, was consuming within the Jimbaran space of South Kuta early Thursday morning when he was assaulted, in accordance with experiences by Indonesian media.
Mr Johnston reportedly grew to become concerned in an altercation together with his brother-in-law, who owned the bar each males had been consuming in earlier than the combat broke out.
He was discovered with extreme head accidents on the bar within the early hours of Thursday morning, the experiences stated.
The bar proprietor is dealing with a homicide cost however advised native media he had no intention of injuring Mr Johnston.
A spokesperson for his employer, mining big Rio Tinto, stated the corporate was offering help to relations and family members.
“We’re devastated by the information that one among our a lot cherished and valued crew members has tragically handed away abroad.
“Troy’s colleagues are deeply saddened and we’re offering them entry to a spread of help companies.
“Our ideas and deepest sympathies are with Troy’s household and mates.”
A spokeswoman for the Division of International Affairs and Commerce stated consular help was being offered to the Australian’s household.
-AAP
