Australian actor Matthew Newton has left rehab in Melbourne after a stint to treat undisclosed personal issues.
The Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities star checked into a private hospital last month, just weeks after he was accused of trashing a hotel room in Melbourne where he was staying with his girlfriend, Transformers actress Rachael Taylor.
Newton allegedly punched holes in the walls, smashed glass in the bathroom and caused more than $3,633 (£2,434) of damage, although he denied any knowledge of the "incident".
He checked into a clinic to address his issues, but has now left and arrived back in Sydney on Saturday, according to the Sydney Daily Telegraph.
And his mother Patti Newton is appealing to fans to give the actor space to recover from his problems.
She says, "It is a health issue and he needs time to recover. We support him and we love him and we just want people to leave him alone so he can mend."
His publicist Jillian Bowen has also downplayed reports the star is preparing to put his career on hold to rest for the remainder of the year: "There is no truth to that. Absolutely nothing has been discussed - it's too early at this stage."
In 2007, Newton pleaded guilty to an assault charge after pushing and punching an ex-girlfriend. He was placed on a 12-month good-behaviour bond and the conviction was later quashed.
The Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities star checked into a private hospital last month, just weeks after he was accused of trashing a hotel room in Melbourne where he was staying with his girlfriend, Transformers actress Rachael Taylor.
Newton allegedly punched holes in the walls, smashed glass in the bathroom and caused more than $3,633 (£2,434) of damage, although he denied any knowledge of the "incident".
He checked into a clinic to address his issues, but has now left and arrived back in Sydney on Saturday, according to the Sydney Daily Telegraph.
And his mother Patti Newton is appealing to fans to give the actor space to recover from his problems.
She says, "It is a health issue and he needs time to recover. We support him and we love him and we just want people to leave him alone so he can mend."
His publicist Jillian Bowen has also downplayed reports the star is preparing to put his career on hold to rest for the remainder of the year: "There is no truth to that. Absolutely nothing has been discussed - it's too early at this stage."
In 2007, Newton pleaded guilty to an assault charge after pushing and punching an ex-girlfriend. He was placed on a 12-month good-behaviour bond and the conviction was later quashed.
- 5/17/2010
- WENN
Australian actor Matthew Newton has been admitted to rehab in Melbourne to treat undisclosed personal issues.
The Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities star checked into a private hospital earlier this month, just weeks after he was accused of trashing a hotel room in Melbourne where he was staying with his girlfriend, Transformer actress Rachael Taylor.
Newton allegedly punched holes in the walls, smashed glass in the bathroom and caused more than $3,633 (£2,434) of damage, although he denied any knowledge of the "incident".
His actor father Bert Newton, who is due to host Australia's prestigious Logie Awards on Sunday, has confirmed the star is seeking treating.
He says, "We want what's best for Matthew and we are with him all the way."
Family friend, Jillian Bowen, adds, "Matthew is in hospital at the moment, but we do ask people to understand that this is a private time and we won't be discussing any details."
In 2007, Newton pleaded guilty to an assault charge after pushing and punching an ex-girlfriend. He was placed on a 12-month good-behaviour bond and the conviction was later quashed.
The Underbelly: A Tale of Two Cities star checked into a private hospital earlier this month, just weeks after he was accused of trashing a hotel room in Melbourne where he was staying with his girlfriend, Transformer actress Rachael Taylor.
Newton allegedly punched holes in the walls, smashed glass in the bathroom and caused more than $3,633 (£2,434) of damage, although he denied any knowledge of the "incident".
His actor father Bert Newton, who is due to host Australia's prestigious Logie Awards on Sunday, has confirmed the star is seeking treating.
He says, "We want what's best for Matthew and we are with him all the way."
Family friend, Jillian Bowen, adds, "Matthew is in hospital at the moment, but we do ask people to understand that this is a private time and we won't be discussing any details."
In 2007, Newton pleaded guilty to an assault charge after pushing and punching an ex-girlfriend. He was placed on a 12-month good-behaviour bond and the conviction was later quashed.
- 4/27/2010
- WENN
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