Scorpion star Elyes charged with misdemeanor assault after allegedly shoving and choking girlfriend

Elyes Gabel was arrested last week after an argument with his girlfriend allegedly turned violent. The 38-year-old British actor - who previously dated Scorpion costar Katharine McPhee - is accused of shoving and choking his girlfriend during an argument at the Bowery Hotel in New York.

Elyes Gabel was arrested last week after an argument with his girlfriend allegedly turned violent.

The 38-year-old British actor - who previously dated Scorpion costar Katharine McPhee - is accused of shoving and choking his girlfriend during an argument at the Bowery Hotel in New York.

Gabel was arrested and charged with misdemeanor assault, criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation, aggravated harassment, attempted assault and harassment.

Elyes Gabel was arrested last week for allegedly shoving and choking his girlfriend. He's been charged with misdemeanor assault, criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation, aggravated harassment, attempted assault and harassment

Elyes Gabel was arrested last week for allegedly shoving and choking his girlfriend. He's been charged with misdemeanor assault, criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation, aggravated harassment, attempted assault and harassment

The couple allegedly got into a verbal altercation after Gabel returned to the hotel room at 3am following a night of drinking, law enforcement sources told TMZ.

Gabel's girlfriend told police that at some point things turned physical and the actor allegedly spat in her face and threatened her, saying 'c*** f***ing b***h. I'm going to punch your f***ing face in.'

Former flame: Gabel dated Scorpion costar Katharine McPhee for two years, splitting in 2016

Former flame: Gabel dated Scorpion costar Katharine McPhee for two years, splitting in 2016

The woman also claims that Gabel threw her phone on the ground, which cracked it, before shoving her onto the couch and throttling her.

Sources tell TMZ that Gabel's girlfriend described the actor wrapping both hands around her neck and squeezing. She didn't lose consciousness but suffered pain and redness around her neck.

The woman didn't call police until 1pm the day of the incident, the website reports. No explanation was offered as to why she delayed calling in the incident. She also declined medical attention. 

Gabel's girlfriend told police that at some point things turned physical and the actor allegedly spat in her face and threatened her, saying 'c*** f***ing b***h. I'm going to punch your f***ing face in.'

Gabel's girlfriend told police that at some point things turned physical and the actor allegedly spat in her face and threatened her, saying 'c*** f***ing b***h. I'm going to punch your f***ing face in.'

The London-born actor was arrested and charged with misdemeanor assault, criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation, aggravated harassment, attempted assault and harassment. He was later released without bail.

A judge issued a temporary protection order for Gabe's girlfriend.

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The actor's attorney Stacey Richman denied the accusations in a statement to TMZ.

'While the claims are sensationalistic, they are not accurate. Elyes would never conduct himself in the manner alleged. Nevertheless he will not disparage the complainant and looks forward to the facts emerging through the legal process.'

'Not accurate': The actor's attorney Stacey Richman denied the accusations in a statement to TMZ. The star is seen here last month on the set of series Suspicion in NYC

'Not accurate': The actor's attorney Stacey Richman denied the accusations in a statement to TMZ. The star is seen here last month on the set of series Suspicion in NYC

While they were starring together on Scorpion Gabel and McPhee for two years until 2016. It ended amicably with sources saying at the time 'They still love each other but just couldn't make things work.'

While they were starring together on Scorpion Gabel and McPhee for two years until 2016. It ended amicably with sources saying at the time 'They still love each other but just couldn't make things work.'

Gabel starred on all four seasons of CBS drama Scorpion which ran from 2014 to 2018.

While they were starring together Gabel and McPhee dated for two years until 2016.

'It's amicable and they remain friends,' a source told UsWeekly at the time.

'They're still friends and work together almost every day. They still love each other but just couldn't make things work.' another insider told Just Jared of the split. 

He also played Rakharo in season one and two of Game of Thrones. 

TV star: Gabel starred on all four seasons of CBS drama Scorpion which ran from 2014 to 2018. Pictured here in a scene from the show

TV star: Gabel starred on all four seasons of CBS drama Scorpion which ran from 2014 to 2018. Pictured here in a scene from the show

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