Actor Nick Pasqual arrested at Mexican border on attempted murder charge

Actor Nick Pasqual has been arrested on the border between the US and Mexico, and charged with allegedly stabbing and making an attempt to homicide his estranged girlfriend, authorities have mentioned.

Mr Pasqual is accused of breaking into the sufferer’s dwelling and stabbing her a number of occasions, shortly after she had taken a restraining order out towards him, in keeping with the Los Angeles District Lawyer.

They didn’t establish her, however she has been named in US media as Hollywood make-up artist Allie Shehorn.

Mr Pasqual allegedly fled the scene and was detained at a checkpoint in Sierra Blanca, Texas.

He has had minor roles in movies like Insurgent Moon Half One and Jobs, and TV exhibits together with How I Met Your Mom.

He additionally starred in sketch comedy podcast Nationwide Day Riff, and sci-fi collection A Demon’s Future: The Lone Warrior.

Associates of Ms Shehorn arrange a fundraising web page for her, saying she was “combating for her life, in essential situation”.

“Allie is a exceptional individual, full of heat, kindness, and love,” they wrote.

“No-one deserves to endure such a traumatic expertise, particularly somebody as compassionate and caring as Allie.

“The highway to restoration shall be lengthy and arduous, however together with your help, we may help ease her burden and supply the monetary help she desperately wants.”

In an announcement, Los Angeles County District Lawyer George Gascón mentioned the “heinous” incident was “a stark reminder of the risks of home violence”.

“My ideas and heartfelt sympathies are with the sufferer on this horrific incident,” he mentioned.

“Our workplace, together with our Bureau of Sufferer Providers, extends our help and assets to her as she embarks on the lengthy and tough journey of therapeutic from each the bodily and emotional trauma inflicted upon her…

“We are going to be sure that the person chargeable for this egregious act is held accountable for his or her actions.”