Austin North, who plays Topper Thornton on the hit Netflix series Outer Banks, was arrested on Monday night for allegedly assaulting two hospital staff members in Los Angeles. The actor was taken into custody and booked for battery with serious bodily injury, according to TMZ.
What happened at the hospital?
According to the report, North was taken to the ER by his girlfriend after he suffered a panic attack. However, he became agitated and violent when he was asked to wait in line. He allegedly punched a male nurse in the face and kicked a female nurse in the stomach, causing them both to fall to the ground. He also reportedly spat on another staff member and yelled racial slurs.
The hospital security managed to restrain North until the police arrived. The actor was then arrested and taken to a nearby jail. He was later released on a $50,000 bail. The two injured nurses were treated for their wounds and are expected to recover.
Who is Austin North?
Austin North is a 24-year-old actor who rose to fame for his role as Topper Thornton on Outer Banks, a teen drama series that follows a group of friends who are on a treasure hunt. North plays the ex-boyfriend of Sarah Cameron (Madelyn Cline), who is the love interest of the main protagonist John B (Chase Stokes).
North started his acting career at the age of 13, appearing in various commercials and guest roles on shows like Kickin’ It, A.N.T. Farm, and Jessie. He also starred as Logan Watson on the Disney Channel sitcom I Didn’t Do It, which ran for two seasons from 2014 to 2015.
Austin North is also a musician and a model. He plays the drums and has a YouTube channel where he posts covers of songs by artists like Ed Sheeran, Shawn Mendes, and Harry Styles. He has also modeled for brands like Hollister, American Eagle, and Abercrombie & Fitch.
How did Outer Banks fans react?
The news of Austin North’s arrest shocked many fans of Outer Banks, who expressed their disappointment and disbelief on social media. Some fans defended North, saying that he must have been under a lot of stress or had a mental breakdown. Others condemned his actions, saying that he should face the consequences and apologize to the victims.
Some fans also speculated on how North’s arrest would affect the future of Outer Banks, which is currently filming its fourth season. They wondered if North would be fired from the show or if his character would be written off. Netflix has not yet commented on the matter.
Outer Banks season 4 is expected to premiere on Netflix in late 2024. The series also stars Rudy Pankow, Madison Bailey, Jonathan Daviss, and Drew Starkey.
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