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Australian man found dead in Bali after allegedly killing children
Balinese police are investigating the deaths of two young children following the discovery of an Australian man's body at a residence in the Indonesian island. The children's mother was reportedly in Jakarta at the time of the incident.
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Authorities in Bali are investigating circumstances surrounding the deaths of two children and an Australian man found at a residential property on the island. Police said the man was discovered deceased at the scene, with preliminary investigations suggesting he may have been responsible for the children's deaths before his own.
According to law enforcement, the children's mother, an Indonesian national, was not present during the incident. She had travelled to Jakarta to visit her parents at the time the deaths occurred.
The investigation remains ongoing as police work to establish a complete timeline of events and determine the precise circumstances that led to the fatalities. Authorities have not yet released additional details regarding the identities of those involved or the exact cause of death.
The incident has drawn attention to the safety of families in mixed-nationality households and has prompted discussions about support services available to vulnerable persons in Bali. Consular officials from Australia have been notified and are monitoring the investigation.