Love Island star jailed for ‘choking ex' in front of child, 1, after mum tried to ‘calm him down'
LOVE Island star Cashel Barnett has been thrown behind bars for "choking his ex" in front of his one-year-old child.
The 34-year-old, who appeared on season one of the dating show in 2019, was booked in Salt Lake City jail in Utah on Monday, according to TMZ.
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Love Island star Cashel Barnett, 34, has been jailed
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Cashel Barnett (R) pictured in the ninth episode of Love Island season one
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The reality star had previously been on the run
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He was charged with felony aggravated assault, domestic violence in the presence of a child and two counts of misdemeanour assault - after he "choked" the mum in from of the youngster on April 10.
The alleged assault was reported by his ex on April 24 prompting a felony warrant to be issued for his arrest.
But the realty star turned himself in on Monday.
He had previously been "on the run" the alleged attack reported by his ex-partner.
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He is also accused of arguing with the mum of his child before she attempted to "calm him down", according to KUTV.
She claims he then "slapped her arms away", and when she walked off, he allegedly picked her up by the neck and threw her onto the bed.
The mum also claimed that the reality star continued to apply pressure on her neck, so much that she was "unable to breath or see clearly".
Barnett then allegedly slapped her in the face and told her "you're fine".
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Barnett appeared on season one of Love Island USA, and has now been charged with felony domestic violence in Utah.
Following the alleged ordeal, the victim said she suffered from coughing, trouble swallowing, neck pain, nausea, vomiting, memory loss, and a headache.
Prosecutors said: "The report of strangulation is particularly concerning.
"Injuries related to strangulation can be serious, yet not necessarily apparent."
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He is being held without bail
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