Hugh Sheridan and musical castmate Matthew Manahan in ‘attack’
Hugh Sheridan has revealed his brother and castmate have been involved in an “aggressive and fast” attack outside a theatre as the actor appears in Hair, the musical. Although there were fears the shows will be disrupted, it will go ahead today as scheduled.
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Two teen boys, aged 14 and 15, are in custody after actor Hugh Sheridan revealed his brother and Hair musical colleague were “glassed” last night.
Sheridan has revealed in an emotional social media post that his brother and friend were allegedly “attacked” outside a theatre in Perth.
The actor, who is currently appearing in the musical HAIR, told followers that his castmate Matthew Manahan was “glassed in the street” during an apparent random attack. Sheridan said his brother Zachary was also targeted as the group left the venue.
“Tonight this kind soul pictured here with me was attacked for no reason, he was glassed in the street,” Sheridan wrote.
“Minutes later my beautiful brother was attacked by the same person, just after leaving the theatre with me. I’ve just got back from the police station in North Bridge.”
The three-time Logie winner, who described the two victims as “the sweetest people”, said he was in shock over the “aggressive” and “fast” alleged attacks.
“If my brother wasn’t there I would’ve been completely caught unaware and both Matt and myself would be in hospital.
“I can tell you now, our amazing tribe have rallied around each other and these events only bring us closer together.”
Although Sheridan had fears the musical would be postposed as “Matt is still in hospital and my understanding is he’s still awaiting a CAT scan”, a publicist for the musical released a statement this afternoon.
“Last night two of our Tribe were involved in an incident that is currently the subject of police action. Both cast members are fine and the shows will be proceeding today as scheduled. As the matter is now before the courts, the cast and production team will be making no further comment,” the spokeswoman said.
The 34-year-old is top billing alongside singer Paulini in the musical’s 50th anniversary production, which will tour Australian stages until October.
The 14-year-old was charged with aggravated assault and stealing while the 15-year-old was charged with two counts of common assault in circumstances of aggravation and carrying an article with intent to cause fear. The pair are due back in Midland Children’s Court on Wednesday.
State Command Inspector Dean Snashall said a third man in his early 20s was assaulted shortly after the attack on Manahan and Sheridan, and police believed these followed an earlier assault on a man on Murray Street Mall.
He said all attacks were believed to be random and investigations were ongoing, before moving to assure the public there was no cause for undue fear.