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Austin North is breaking his silence following his reported arrest for allegedly attacking staff at a hospital. pic.twitter.com\/ckCK4rYQW8<\/a><\/p>\n

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Actor and “Outer Banks” star Austin North is facing charges after allegedly attacking staff members at University Medical Center.<\/p>\n

According to an arrest report, the incident happened on Tuesday morning (2\/13), when a UMC security officer reported North attacked several people in the emergency room.<\/p>\n

[<\/span><\/svg>TW: Violence<\/a><\/b>]<\/span><\/span>One nurse told police she was helping a patient when North ran towards her, punched her on the left side of her head, shoved her, and she hit her back on a sink.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

A second nurse said she was helping a patient, saw North attack the first woman, and that he approached her before shoving her in the face.<\/p>\n

A phlebotomist said he saw North attack the women and that North started running towards him. North then allegedly shoved the phlebotomist against a table so the phlebotomist picked up a silver tray to defend himself and hit North in the forehead, causing North to fall.<\/p>\n

Security officers arrived, subdued North, and strapped him onto a gurney.<\/p>\n

On Thursday (2\/15), North posted the following statement on his Instagram stories.<\/p>\n

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[<\/span><\/svg>Text<\/a><\/b>]<\/span><\/span>I am deeply upset by the events that took place in Las Vegas this past week. My friend drove me to the hospital because I thought I was having a heart attack. Several tests were taken, including blood, which came back negative for any drugs or alcohol in my system. I was having a severe anxiety attack. I have very little memory of the events that day at the hospital I have the utmost respect for healthcare workers and hospital staff. 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.<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

North is facing three battery on a protected person charges.<\/p>\n

Court records show he has posted bond and a hearing is scheduled for March 19.<\/p>\n

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