Former soap star Orpheus Pledger has been taken into custody, more than 24 hours after a warrant was issued for his arrest.
Pledger was arrested on Thursday afternoon, police confirmed, but details of the time and location of the arrest have not yet been disclosed.
“Please be advised that Orpheus Pledger, who was wanted on a warrant, has been arrested,” authorities said.
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The actor had been set to face court on Tuesday over allegations of assault against a woman, however, he failed to show.
The 30-year-old was taken to Royal Melbourne Hospital for a court-ordered mental health assessment but is believed to have up and left, failing to front the Melbourne Magistrates court via video link from hospital to finalise a bail application.
On Wednesday, police issued an arrest warrant for the actor who played Mason Morgan on Home and Away from 2016 to 2019, triggering a manhunt.
Police offered a description of the TV talent and said he was known to frequent Northcote and surrounding areas as they sought to find him.
The actor made a name for himself appearing in a string of popular Australian television shows over two decades.
This began aged eight in 2001 with a spot on The Secret Life of Us and he had roles on Blue Heelers, McLeod’s Daughters, House Husbands and 26 episodes of Neighbours.
He appeared on the 2022 edition of SAS Australia but left the reality program after just two days.