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Bali. A man armed with a Samurai sword went on a rampage on the resort Island of Bali on Thursday night, wounding seven locals and a domestic tourist, a survivor and Bali Police said on Friday.

The victims, including the tourist from Yogyakarta, suffered injuries to their heads, necks, backs and arms and have been hospitalized in the Sanglah General Hospital.

Rawiyah, one of the survivors, told the Jakarta Globe from her hospital bed that she and her family had gathered in front of their shop near the Kuta Puri Hotel on Jalan Pantai Kuta when she was allegedly attacked by Putu Eka, the son of the hotel owner.

She said she attempted to run into the back of her store but she was chased and suffered slash wounds to her back.

“It happened very fast. He (Putu Eka) suddenly attacked many people,” Rawiyah said.

Kuta Police Chief Adj. Comr. Wimboko told the Globe that Putu Eka was eventually restrained and beaten by locals before he was handed over to Kuta Police.

“We have given explanation to locals and tourists about what happened so they won’t get worried,” Wimboko said.

The police took Putu to Bangli Mental Hospital because he was “uncontrollable.” Wimboko Edo was possibly suffering from depression.

“The allegation is supported by the family’s statement,” he said.

Putu Eka’s family apologized to the victims’ families and promised to cover the victims’ hospital bills.

“Putu Eka has been suffering from psychological problems but he had never endangered other people’s lives. We, his family, apologize to the families of the victims and the locals,” said Ngurah Gede, the family representatives.