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Nathan Gallagher’s Domestic-Violence Arrest and Ongoing Court Matter
8/20/2026, 4:03:21 AM
Arrest and Charges
On December 27 2025, New South Wales Police arrested Bravo reality-star Nathan Gallagher in the Sydney area after alleging he assaulted an unnamed 29-year-old woman at an apartment complex the previous day. The police memo lists three domestic-violence offenses: assault occasioning actual bodily harm, intentionally choking a person without consent, and common assault. No serious injuries were reported for either party.
Legal Proceedings
Following his arrest, Gallagher was taken to Gladesville Police Station and later released on conditional bail, according to the police memorandum and corroborating reports. The exact plea he entered has not been disclosed. A court filing identifies Gallagher as the subject of an Apprehended Violence Application (AVO) filed by his former “Below Deck Mediterranean” castmate Gael Cameron, who shares a young son with him. An AVO is a legal measure intended to protect a person from stalking, harassment, intimidation, or threats of violence. The hearing on the AVO is scheduled for September 1 2026.
Relationship Context and Television Exposure
Gallagher and Cameron met while filming Season 9 of Bravo’s “Below Deck Mediterranean.” Their romance continued off-screen, culminating in the birth of their son, Kayden, in June 2025. Their partnership and parenthood have been featured as a storyline on the series. The show’s eleventh season, which follows Gallagher’s duties as bosun on the mega-yacht Akira One while he attempts to balance family responsibilities, premiered on June 8 2026 after filming in Croatia the previous summer.
Official Statements & Responses
Bravo has not provided an official comment on the arrest or the pending AVO hearing. Neither Gallagher nor Cameron responded to inquiries from the reporting outlets.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Plea status: Sources confirm that Gallagher was granted bail but do not specify how he pleaded to the charges.
- Bail timeline: Some reports note an initial refusal of bail before a conditional release the following day, while others simply state that bail was granted. Both accounts agree that bail was ultimately granted.
- Injury details: Police reports uniformly state that no serious injuries occurred, but no medical documentation has been released.
Data Summary
- Charges: Assault occasioning actual bodily harm; intentionally choking a person without consent; common assault.
- Arrest date: December 27 2025.
- AVO filing party: Gael Cameron (co-parent).
- Next court date: September 1 2026 (AVO hearing).
What’s Next
The September 1 hearing will determine whether the AVO is granted, potentially imposing restrictions on Gallagher’s contact with Cameron. Subsequent court appearances are expected, though exact dates have not been disclosed. The ongoing legal process coincides with the broadcast of “Below Deck Mediterranean” Season 11, keeping the matter in the public eye while the parties await judicial outcomes.
