By james art 
Austin North
Austin Norththe actor best known for his role as Topper Thornton in Foreign bankswas arrested earlier this week.
The 27-year-old TV star was arrested and charged with a felony on Tuesday, February 13, according to a police report obtained by TMZ.
The filing explains that officers were dispatched to University Medical Center for an assault and battery that allegedly occurred in the hospital’s emergency room. According to the report, two nurses and a phlebotomist said North had been hit and pushed all three in succession. He is also said to have assaulted another person, but their connection to the hospital is unclear.
North allegedly punched one nurse in the head, shoved a second and pushed the phlebotomist onto a table, according to the report. It is said that the phlebotomist defended himself with a nearby tray, with which they hit the actor.
According to law enforcement, when police arrived, North was already being detained by hospital security.
After handcuffing him to the cart, the officers read him his Miranda rights and told him they would bring him in on battery charges. When North was asked if he understood them, law enforcement officials say the actor said yes.
TMZ reported that after the star was booked and photographed, he was released.
As for what caused the actor to visit the hospital in the first place, North said he thought he was “having a heart attack” in an apologetic statement shared on his Instagram story on Thursday, February 15.
“I am deeply upset by the events that took place in Las Vegas last week. My friend drove me to the hospital because I thought I was having a heart attack. I had several tests taken including blood which came back negative for any drugs or alcohol in my system I had a severe anxiety attack.”
“I have very little memory of the events of that day at the hospital,” North continued, “I have great respect for the health workers and hospital staff.”
“I’ve struggled with anxiety for years and this was the most extreme panic attack I’ve ever had. Going forward, I hope to shine a light on this debilitating disorder and send hope to those who have also struggled,” he concluded.
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