Bodhi Risby-Jones to remain in custody in Indonesia after alleged naked, drunken rampage

A young Noosa traveller accused of going on a drunken and naked rampage through the streets in a strict Indonesian province before seriously injuring a man has reportedly had his detention extended.

Noosa man Bodhi Mani Risby-Jones facebook picture, Mr Risby-Jones was arrested on the Indonesian island of Aceh for drunkenness and injuring two people Picture facebook

A 23-year-old Sunshine Coast man who went on a drunken, naked rampage at a strict Indonesian Muslim province and seriously injured a local fisherman has reportedly had his detention extended.

Bodhi Risby-Jones has been detained in Aceh since April 27 after the incident, which left a local fisherman in hospital with serious leg injuries and Mr Risby-Jones facing up to five years’ jail and 40 strokes of the cane if convicted.

No charges have been laid.

Mr Risby-Jones was originally detained for 20 days following the incident while police filed a report for local prosecutors, but the ABC is reporting that period has now been extended until early June and if police need more time, he could be kept in custody for longer.

Bodhi Mani Risby-Jones, from Noosa, was escorted by police to address a press conference where he admitted to attacking local fisherman Edi Ron in the early hours of last Thursday., Asked why he attacked the man, who remains in hospital, the Queenslander said he didn't know. The 23-year-old was on a surfing holiday on the island of Simeulue, off the west coast of Sumatra. Picture ABC News

The Courier Mail previously reported Mr Risby-Jones was on a surfing holiday on the island of Simeulue, off Sumatra, when the incident happened.

He allegedly ran naked and drunk through the village, screaming and bashing into a local coffee shop before trying to take a motorbike and throwing it at local fisherman Edi Ron, who suffered a serious leg injury and needed 50 stitches.

Mr Risby-Jones later made a public apology for his actions while being paraded by police.

He admitted to attacking Mr Ron but claimed he only had one shot of vodka and denied he was naked, claiming he was wearing underwear.

Sharia law is strictly enforced in Aceh and alcohol is banned.

In a statement to the Courier Mail, following the arrest, Bodhi’s father, Ben Risby-Jones said his son was “extremely remorseful and apologetic and acknowledges the pain he has caused the victim, Mr Edi Ron, and his family”.

“He further acknowledges the waste of resources his actions have caused the Simeulue Police,” he said

“Bodhi is now fully aware of his behaviour on Thursday night and is disturbed by his actions and takes full responsibility for them.

“He also wants to apologise to the Australian people for embarrassing them and is deeply ashamed of the trauma and ongoing distress he has inflicted upon his family.”

Bodhi Mani Risby-Jones will reportedly remain in custody until early June while prosecutors process his case. Picture: ABC News

According to the ABC, Mr Risby-Jones was reportedly asked to pay more than $60,000 in compensation to the fisherman, but his family and lawyer are reportedly still trying to reach an agreement with Mr Ron’s family.

It reported Mr Ron had left hospital to recover at home, though his condition has worsened and there are fears his foot will be amputated.

If an agreement is reached, police are reportedly prepared to release Mr Risby-Jones from custody and deport him back to Australia.

A Foreign Affairs spokesperson said The Australian Embassy in Jakarta was providing consular assistance to Mr Risby-Jones, but could not comment further due to privacy obligations.

Mr Risby-Jones’ family has been contacted for comment.