Austin North.Photo:Daniel Boczarski/Getty
Daniel Boczarski/Getty
Austin Northis speaking out after he was arrested for an alleged attack on hospital employees in Las Vegas, Nevada.
“I have very little memory of the events that day at the hospital. I have the utmost respect for healthcare workers and hospital staff,” he continued. “I have battled anxiety on and off for years and this was the most extreme panic attack I’ve ever had. Going forward, I hope to shed light on this debilitating disorder and send hope to those who have also struggled.”
Austin North’s statement.Austin North/ Instagram
Austin North/ Instagram
Per the police report, North allegedly assaulted two nurses and a phlebotomist after entering the emergency room on Tuesday.
Hospital security finally restrained North and handcuffed him to a gurney, but not before he allegedly attacked another victim, whose function in the medical center was not clear, according to the report.
When law enforcement arrived, theBeautiful Disasterstar was reportedly read his Miranda rights and North confirmed he understood he was being arrested for battery. The actor was then taken into custody and booked for gross misdemeanor battery. He was later released on bail.
Austin North on ‘Outer Banks’.Jackson Lee Davis/Netflix
Jackson Lee Davis/Netflix
Prior to the alleged incident, North was in Las Vegas for Sunday’sSuper Bowl.
In a video montage shared toInstagram, the Netflix star documented his time in Sin City which included driving cars in a racetrack, various red carpet appearances and partying in clubs after the football festivities.
“So grateful for the amazing Super Bowl experience,” he captioned the post before sending a “shout out” to his other sponsors and thanking them for “going above and beyond.”
The cast of ‘Outer Banks’.Amy Sussman/Getty
North is best known for his role as Topper in Netflix’sOuter Banks. Before starring as Sarah Cameron’s ex-boyfriend from the show’s rival Kook group, North was a Disney Channel star. One of his first acting roles was on the Disney XD seriesKickin' Itin 2011 but he’s best known for his role as Logan Watson on the Disney Channel seriesI Didn’t Do It.
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Additionally, he has had roles on shows such asJessieandAll Nightbefore bookingOuter Banks.
source: people.com
