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 trying to homicide his estranged girlfriend, authorities have mentioned.

Mr Pasqual is accused of breaking into the sufferer’s house and stabbing her a number of instances, shortly after she had taken a restraining order out in opposition to him, in response to the Los Angeles District Legal professional.

They didn’t determine 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 sequence A Demon’s Future: The Lone Warrior.

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

“Allie is a outstanding particular person, 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 might be lengthy and arduous, however together with your assist, we can assist ease her burden and supply the monetary help she desperately wants.”

In an announcement, Los Angeles County District Legal professional 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 assist and sources 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 accountable for this egregious act is held accountable for his or her actions.”