A reality TV star arrested on domestic violence allegations has allegedly fled Australia, with authorities only becoming aware of his disappearance on the day of his court hearing.
Below Deck Mediterranean’s Nathan Gallagher is now facing arrest warrants in two countries after pulling the same vanishing act just a few years ago, a court has heard.
The 27-year-old was arrested two days after Christmas at a unit block on Appleforth Street, Melrose Park, after police were called following reports of an alleged assault.
“Police will allege the man assaulted a 29-year-old woman known to him at the same premises the previous day, Friday, 26 December 2025,” a police statement reads.
There were no reports of serious injuries.
Gallagher was taken to Gladesville Police Station where he was charged with the domestic violence offences of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, choking without consent and common assault.
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Below Deck Mediterranean’s Nathan Gallagher is now facing arrest warrants in two countries after pulling the same vanishing act just a few years ago, a court has heard.
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