An Australian TikTok star whose videos have been viewed more than 50 million times has been found guilty of brutally beating a man after a late-night incident.
Daily Mail Australia can reveal that Kyran O’Donnell, one half of social media sensation Brother Boys, was charged with common assault in September last year.
O’Donnell appeared in Wentworth Local Court in far south-west New South Wales in April and was found guilty of common assault but escaped conviction.
The assault for which O’Donnell was found guilty occurred at around 1am on Saturday 16 September 2023, when police were called to a business in Broken Hill, following reports of an assault.
Police arrived to find a 38-year-old man who had suffered facial injuries. He was treated by paramedics at the scene. Following investigations, police arrested a 34-year-old man.
He was taken to Broken Hill Police Station where he was charged with common assault.
O’Donnell was granted conditional bail to appear in Broken Hill Local Court in November.
In April this year, O’Donnell was sentenced to a conditional release order for a period of two years to run until 1 April 2026.
Kyran O’Donnell, one half of TikTok sensations the Brother Boys, has been charged with common assault following an incident in September in Broken Hill.
Together with his best friend and brother-in-law Bill Cooper, O’Donnell formed Brother Boys. They have over a million followers on TikTok and over 50 million views of their videos.
The conditions of the release order are that O’Donnell will not commit any crimes while subject to the order.
O’Donnell, along with her brother-in-law and best friend Bill Cooper, who lives with Down syndrome, have become TikTok sensations by making videos about their unique relationship.
They have more than a million followers.
Their videos often feature comedic skits, dance moves, and messages about embracing differences.
“Twenty-three million people watched the first video we posted on TikTok and it’s only grown since then,” O’Connell said. alphabet.
Brother Boys’ TikTok videos feature comedic skits, dance moves, and messages about embracing differences.
The couple met when O’Donnell began a relationship with Bill’s sister Lucy more than ten years ago.
“You didn’t expect a duo like the two of us,” O’Donnell told ABC.
“It’s the diversity – I think that’s what people appreciate and the response has been very positive.”
Earlier this week, the duo learned they would be special guests on country star Luke Combs’ upcoming Australian tour.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted O’Donnell’s management for comment.
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