Orpheus Pledger has been arrested following a three-day manhunt. The Home & Away star was wanted after he was caught on CCTV brutally assaulting a woman. The Australian soap opera star managed to escape police custody after originally being arrested on March 25. Keep reading to learn about the events that led up to the manhunt.
CCTV Shows Orpheus Pledger Involved In Violent Attack
Pledger was found by authorities on Thursday night and was immediately taken into custody. The Aussie actor allegedly stomped on a woman’s head during a brutal assault. Local police detained him earlier this week, but he managed to escape from custody and went on the run.
CCTV footage was released on Tuesday that shows the violent attack that was allegedly carried out by Orpheus Pledger. The video shows an unnamed woman who is grabbed from behind by her hair. Then she is pulled down to the ground.
CCTV Shows Orpheus Pledger Involved In Violent Attack
Pledger was found by authorities on Thursday night and was immediately taken into custody. The Aussie actor allegedly stomped on a woman’s head during a brutal assault. Local police detained him earlier this week, but he managed to escape from custody and went on the run.
CCTV footage was released on Tuesday that shows the violent attack that was allegedly carried out by Orpheus Pledger. The video shows an unnamed woman who is grabbed from behind by her hair. Then she is pulled down to the ground.
- 4/25/2024
- by Amanda Blankenship
- TV Shows Ace
Updated: 05.30 a.m. Pt: Home and Away star Orpheus Pledger has been arrested, according to local reports.
Pledger failed to appear in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Monday, charged with four assault offenses, but was granted bail on the condition he present to court the following day.
He subsequently failed to again to turn up and a warrant for his arrest was issued. ABC Australia reported in the past few minutes that he has been arrested by police in the Australian state of Victoria.
Previous, 01.45a.m. Pt, April 24: Australian police have called on the public to help in a manhunt for Home and Away star Orpheus Pledger.
According to a public notice, a warrant for Pledger’s arrest has been issued after he failed to appear in court over an “assault-related matter.”
Pledger faced four assault offenses at Melbourne Magistrates Court on Monday. He was granted bail for a...
Pledger failed to appear in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Monday, charged with four assault offenses, but was granted bail on the condition he present to court the following day.
He subsequently failed to again to turn up and a warrant for his arrest was issued. ABC Australia reported in the past few minutes that he has been arrested by police in the Australian state of Victoria.
Previous, 01.45a.m. Pt, April 24: Australian police have called on the public to help in a manhunt for Home and Away star Orpheus Pledger.
According to a public notice, a warrant for Pledger’s arrest has been issued after he failed to appear in court over an “assault-related matter.”
Pledger faced four assault offenses at Melbourne Magistrates Court on Monday. He was granted bail for a...
- 4/25/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Australian police said on Thursday that they had arrested Orpheus Pledger, an actor known for his role on long-running soap “Home and Away.” His failure to appear in court on Tuesday led to the issue of an arrest warrant and a public call for help.
Variety has reached out to Pledger’s agent Craig McMahon for comment.
Pledger appeared in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Monday, charged with four counts of assault. He was released on bail on condition that he return the following day. He is reported to have absconded during a court-ordered medical assessment on Monday evening. Local media describe the assessment as “involuntary mental health care.”
Melbourne Police appealed to the public for help in locating him on Wednesday, saying that Pledger was known to frequent inner Melbourne’s Northcote district.
The circumstances and location of his arrest have not been elaborated on by Victoria Police. Pledger is...
Variety has reached out to Pledger’s agent Craig McMahon for comment.
Pledger appeared in Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Monday, charged with four counts of assault. He was released on bail on condition that he return the following day. He is reported to have absconded during a court-ordered medical assessment on Monday evening. Local media describe the assessment as “involuntary mental health care.”
Melbourne Police appealed to the public for help in locating him on Wednesday, saying that Pledger was known to frequent inner Melbourne’s Northcote district.
The circumstances and location of his arrest have not been elaborated on by Victoria Police. Pledger is...
- 4/25/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Neighbours newcomer Orpheus Pledger has warned that his love triangle storyline will have "drastic" consequences. The actor was recently cast as new Erinsborough High student Noah Parkin, who starts helping Sophie Ramsay (Kaiya Jones) with her guitar lessons before falling for her older sister Kate (Ashleigh Brewer). Noah's early episodes show him as quiet and reserved, but Pledger has confirmed that he will soon find himself at the centre of drama on the street. Pledger told Digital Spy: "He isn't shy. He just doesn't seek that popularity from other people - he wants to do his own thing. It's different from the introduction of other characters and I like it because it makes the audience want to learn more about him. "Also, you think he is going in one direction because his appearances are so subtle, and then it shifts (more)...
- 8/24/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Neighbours' UK fans will see newcomer Orpheus Pledger make his debut on the soap next week, taking on the role of Erinsborough High student Noah Parkin. As announced earlier this year, Noah is a new senior at the school who has a passion for the guitar. Although he seems quite introverted in his first week, he still manages to make a big impression on Sophie Ramsay (Kaiya Jones), who appears to be bowled over by him... Read more about Neighbours newcomer Noah:-
> Neighbours casts new school student Noah
> Neighbours newcomer will fall for Kate (more)...
> Neighbours casts new school student Noah
> Neighbours newcomer will fall for Kate (more)...
- 8/16/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Neighbours' new recruit Orpheus Pledger has revealed that his character takes a shine to Kate Ramsay when he arrives in Erinsborough. The 18-year-old was recently cast in the role of Noah Parkin, a free-spirited student who is joining the Ramsay Street soap for a guest stint. Earlier this year, it was revealed that Pledger had been filming his first scenes with Kaiya Jones, who plays the role of Sophie Ramsay. However, in a new interview with TV Week, the actor confirmed that Sophie's sister Kate is the local resident who really captures Noah's attention. Pledger explained: "Noah doesn't realise Sophie's got the (more)...
- 7/18/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Neighbours bosses have announced the casting of Orpheus Pledger as a new student for Erinsborough High. The 18-year-old actor has taken on the role of guest character Noah Parkin, a free-spirited senior at the school who has been tipped to cause mayhem for the life of one Ramsay Street resident. Pledger filmed his first scenes on set with Kaiya Jones (Sophie Ramsay) last week and the soap's official website promises that Noah will "set some hearts on fire" as he begins to make his mark in the area.
Pictured: Orpheus Pledger as Noah Parkin Speaking of the new arrival, Neighbours' executive producer Susan Bower commented: (more)...
Pictured: Orpheus Pledger as Noah Parkin Speaking of the new arrival, Neighbours' executive producer Susan Bower commented: (more)...
- 5/25/2011
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
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