Actor Matt Evans was arrested for allegedly assaulting his live-in partner and his brother-in-law, Dexter Ganibe of DZMM Radyo Patrol reported. Matt, who is detained at the Pasig City detention cell will be facing charges of violation against women and physical injuries.
According to SPO1 Lardy Ignacio of Pasig City Police, Johnelline Hickins, Matt's live-in partner and her brother Juan Alberto Carlotta filed a complaint Saturday night.
Matt Evans allegedly hurt Hickins who according to report just gave birth last month. The brother, Juan Alberto was allegedly kicked by Matt on the face in an attempt to stop the latter from hurting his sister.
A representative from ABS-CBN Star Magic and a lawyer came to the station but refused to give a statement about the issue concerning Matt Evans. Star Magic, however is open to issue its statement about the incident later in the day, the report added.
In a report aired in The Buzz, Matt Evan's side of the story was revealed. According to the said report, Matt's girlfriend fell off the stairs unintentionally after a heated argument and it was Matt who was threatened by Juan Alberto with a knife. Matt will file for a bail tomorrow.
Before the reported incident, Matt Evans was seen gracing the Bida Kapamilya Grand Finals of It's Showtime where he mentored one of the grand finalists, Santos Family of Malabon.
Matt will be part of the latest offering from Precious Hearts Romances, PHR Paraiso (watch full trailer here) together with Jessy Mendiola, Matteo Guidicelli and Jewel Mische which will premiere this November on Kapamilya Gold.
Matt will be part of the latest offering from Precious Hearts Romances, PHR Paraiso (watch full trailer here) together with Jessy Mendiola, Matteo Guidicelli and Jewel Mische which will premiere this November on Kapamilya Gold.