Australian police are searching for a former Home and Away star accused of assaulting a woman.

Orpheus Pledger, 30, also starred in another Australian series, Neighbors. Photo: Ken Mackay/ITV/Shutterstock

Australian police have launched a manhunt for the former Home and Away actor, who escaped from hospital after allegedly attacking a woman.

Orpheus Pledger, 30, who appeared on the popular Australian series between 2016 and 2019, was released on bail on Monday. undergo a court-ordered medical examination at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Victoria Police issued a warrant for his arrest when Mr Pledger failed to appear in court the next day.

Footage released during the bail hearing allegedly shows him following the woman out of the house before attempting to drag her inside, The Sydney Morning Herald reported. He then appears to push her to the ground before lifting his foot and stomping on her.

Pledger 'failed by the system'

Craig McMahon, Mr Pledger's manager, said he was shocked by the assault allegations. and described his client as a «beautiful, creative person.»

He told the newspaper he had not communicated this week with his client, whom he described as suffering from mental health problems.

«I have no doubt that the system has completely failed Orpheus, and I can only imagine how many other people who need help — and desperately need help — are not getting it,» he said.

According to police , Mr. Pledger is approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall, with brown hair and a “tanned complexion.” complexion». They said he was known to frequent the Melbourne suburb of Northcote and surrounding areas.

A photo released of the actor shows the 30-year-old looking unshaven with long hair — a far cry from the slick advert . Snapshots from his acting career

Mr Pledger is best known for his role as Mason Morgan in Home and Away. His IMDB entry does not list any television or film roles in the past five years.

He briefly appeared on SAS Australia: Who Dares Wins, but left after two days when the hosts became concerned about his «strange behavior.»

In 2011, he also starred in another Australian series, Neighbors.