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Inside small cell where Queensland man is being held in Indonesia

Sarah Swain
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The first images have emerged of the Indonesian cell where the Queensland man accused of a violent, naked and drunken rampage is being held.

Bodhi Risby-Jones, 23, from Noosa, is living in a three-metre-by-three-metre cell on a small island off the coast of Sumatra.

An alleged victim, local fisherman Edi Ron, needed 50 stitches after Risby-Jones is accused of throwing a motorcycle on him.

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Images have emerged of the cell where the Queensland man being held in Indonesia accused of a  violent, drunken rampage is being held.Bohdi Risby-Jones, 23, from Noosa is in a three metre by three metre cell on a small island off the coast of Sumatra.

Bodhi Risby-Jones, 23, from Noosa is in a three-metre-by-three-metre cell on a small island off the coast of Sumatra. Nine

Risby-Jones has said he is "extremely remorseful" after the alleged rampage.

It prompted residents to threaten to burn down the Moon Beach Resort where the Australian tourist was staying on the surfing island.

While Risby-Jones awaits news on his punishment and court appearance, the local village chief says the resort needs to make amends.

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Images have emerged of the cell where the Queensland man being held in Indonesia accused of a  violent, drunken rampage is being held.Bohdi Risby-Jones, 23, from Noosa is in a three metre by three metre cell on a small island off the coast of Sumatra.

Risby-Jones has said he is "extremely remorseful". Nine

The resort is being asked to slaughter a goat, which is part of traditional practices in the conservative province of Aceh.

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Public canings are a regular punishment in the province, meaning the 23-year-old could be lashed up to 40 times, as well as face five years in prison if convicted.

The province enforces Sharia law, meaning the sale and consumption of alcohol is banned.

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 alleged victim - a local fisherman who Risby-Jones is accused of throwing a motorcycle on top of.

Fisherman Edi Ron needed 50 stitches and has been interviewed by the police chief.  Nine

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Edi Ron needed 50 stitches and has been interviewed by the police chief.

Risby-Jones has said he is "extremely remorseful" after the alleged rampage. Nine

Police chief Jatmiko said last week the Queenslander would not be deported.

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