‘Below Deck’ star Nathan Gallagher faces arrest warrant after missing court

"Below Deck Mediterranean" star Nathan Gallagher has a warrant out for his arrest.

The 27-year-old was convicted on charges of assault and choking on Tuesday, Sept. 1, after failing to appear for his hearing in an Australian court, a representative for New South Wales Courts confirmed to USA TODAY.

The reality star was first arrested in December following an alleged domestic violence incident at a Sydney apartment complex. He was later released on bail and charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm, intentionally chok[ing a] person without consent and common assault.

Burwood judge Janine Lacy attributed her decision to issue the warrant and convict Gallagher to "the serious nature of the offenses," as well as records revealing that Gallagher had left the country and is "currently overseas," per the Sydney Morning Herald.

USA TODAY reached out to representatives for "Below Deck Mediterranean" for comment.

While the alleged victim of the domestic incident was not identified, court records show Gallagher is also named in an Apprehended Violence Application filed on behalf of Gael Cameron, his former girlfriend and fellow "Below Deck" cast member, with whom he shares 1-year-old son Kayden.

According to the New South Wales local court's official website, an…

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