ABC - MARSTON LEAVES SOAP JUST WEEKS AFTER ASSAULT CHARGES

MARSTON LEAVES SOAP JUST WEEKS AFTER ASSAULT CHARGES

Actor NATHANIEL MARSTON is leaving U.S. soap ONE LIFE TO LIVE, less than three weeks after he was charged with attacking three people and fighting with police. The 32-year-old, who plays Dr. Michael MCBain in the popular show, allegedly assaulted his victims with a crate, breaking one man's leg during an incident in New York on 21 October (07). A police spokesman said Marston was under the influence of narcotics, possibly cocaine, when they were called to the scene. Marston was charged with two counts of felony assault, reckless endangerment and criminal possession of a weapon as well as one count of resisting arrest. And now TV bosses have announced the actor will no longer be appearing in One Life To Live. A statement from network ABC reads: "Nathaniel Marston has been a valuable member of the cast of One Life To Live, bringing Michael MCBain to life for legions of fans. "He leaves the show with our sincere appreciation for his many contributions and our support as he addresses personal challenges."