Disney Channel star Skai Jackson arrested at Universal Studios over ‘domestic incident’

Jackson became known for her role as Zuri Ross in the Disney Channel series Jessie from 2011 to 2015.

Former Disney Channel actress Skai Jackson has been arrested while at Universal Studios theme park, LA police have confirmed. 

The force said it responded to reports of an alleged domestic incident while inside the park just after 5pm on Friday.

Jackson, 22, was arrested for domestic battery.

“Based on the initial investigation, it was determined Ms Jackson was the primary aggressor and was arrested for misdemeanour spousal battery,” police said.

The actress was taken to a police station in West Hollywood and will appear in Van Nuys Superior Court.

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Representatives for Jackson have been contacted for comment.

The actress became known for her role as Zuri Ross in the Disney Channel series Jessie from 2011 to 2015.

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She reprised the role for the first three seasons of spin-off show Bunk’d.

She is next due to star in thriller The Man In The White Van alongside Lord Of The Rings and The Goonies actor Sean Astin.