Orpheus Pledger: Home And Away star accused of assault arrested after manhunt
After the 30-year-old actor failed to show-up at court on Tuesday - police issued a warrant for his arrest and asked the public to help find him.
Friday 26 April 2024 13:15, UK
Former Home And Away star Orpheus Pledger has been arrested following a three-day police manhunt for the actor, according to Australian media reports.
The 30-year-old was due to appear at Melbourne Magistrates Court on Tuesday accused of assaulting a woman, Sky News Australia said.
The actor had been granted bail on Monday for a court-ordered hospital assessment and had been ordered to return to court the next day.
When he failed to show up - Victoria Police issued a warrant for his arrest and asked the public to help find him.
On Thursday night, Victoria Police confirmed Pledger had been found and arrested, ABC News and Sky News Australia reported.
He is facing four assault charges for allegedly assaulting a woman.
Pledger's manager Craig McMahon told the Sydney Morning Herald he had not been in contact with his client this week but that he had been shocked by the assault allegations.
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Pledger starred in Neighbours, another Australian soap, in 2011.
He joined the cast of Home And Away in 2016 and played Mason Morgan for three years.
Earlier in his career, he appeared in other TV shows, Silversun and CrashBurn.