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Arrest warrant for former soap star on the run

Emily Anderson
Updated April 24 2024 - 3:27pm, first published 2:33pm

Police are asking for public to help find a former Home and Away star who is wanted on warrant.

Orpheus Pledger failed to appear in court on April 23 following a court-ordered medical assessment at the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Victorian Police have issued an arrest warrant for former Home and Away Star Orpheus Pledger who failed to appear in court for an assault-related matter. Picture: Seven/supplied
Victorian Police have issued an arrest warrant for former Home and Away Star Orpheus Pledger who failed to appear in court for an assault-related matter. Picture: Seven/supplied

"The 30-year-old is wanted on warrant in relation for failing to appear for an assault related matter," a statement from Victoria Police said.

He is described as 170 centimetres tall with brown hair and tanned complexion.

Police say he is known to frequent the Melbourne suburb Northcote and its surrounding areas.

Pledger is accused of an assault on a woman on March 25.

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Pledger is known for his role as Mason Morgan in Home and Away from 2016 - 2019. He was also a child actor in The Secret Life of Us, and appeared in Neighbours in 2011.

He most recently appeared on the reality show SAS Australia in 2022, where he voluntarily left the series.

Anyone with other information is being urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Emily Anderson

Emily is a reporter for The Daily Advertiser in the Riverina, NSW. Originally from Sydney, Emily has previously worked across Western Sydney and Regional NSW. Making the move to Wagga in February 2024, she is excited to learn the ins and outs of the Riverina. Got a story? Flick an email to emily.anderson@austcommunitymedia.com.au Follow on insta @emilywyanderson