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‘Baywatch’ star Jeremy Jackson arrested in stabbing investigation

Jeremy Jackson, pictured in February 2014. Brian Ach / Getty Images

TORONTO — Jeremy Jackson, a former star of Baywatch, was arrested Saturday in Los Angeles in connection with a stabbing incident.

According to Los Angeles police, Jackson is facing a charge of assault with a deadly weapon.

The 34-year-old actor was released on bail.

The victim, who was stabbed in his upper torso, told police his attacker was “Hobie” — Jackson’s character on Baywatch.

Jackson was arrested Saturday when police responded to a call about an alleged prowler.

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Jackson started playing the son of David Hasselhoff’s character on the second season of the popular syndicated series but left to deal with a drug abuse problem.

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He reprised his role for a 2003 Baywatch TV movie but has since mostly only appeared on reality series like Celebrity Rehab and Celebrity Big Brother UK.

Jeremy Jackson on ‘Baywatch.’. Handout

 

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