Orpheus Pledger: Australian police launch manhunt for Home and Away star - BBC News

The public has been asked to help find Orpheus Pledger, after he failed to appear in court on assault charges.

7 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The public has been asked to help locate Orpheus Pledger, after he failed to appear in court on assault chargesBy Hannah RitchieBBC News, SydneyAustralian police are searching for Home and Away star Orpheus Pledger, after a warrant was issued for his arrest on Wednesday.

The actor is facing four charges for allegedly assaulting a woman, authorities say.

He had been granted bail on Monday for a court-ordered hospital assessment.

Mr Pledger was ordered to return to a Melbourne court on Tuesday, but never showed up, prompting both a media frenzy and a manhunt.

Victoria Police have launched a public appeal for help, describing him as "approximately 170cm [5ft 7in] tall with brown hair and tanned complexion" in a public notice.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-68887447

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