Actor Noel Clarke to appear in court charged with sexual offences

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-21 · by Sam Hall

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Noel Clarke, an actor known for roles in Doctor Who and Star Trek Into Darkness as well as his work on films like Kidulthood, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court charged with sexual offenses. The Crown Prosecution Service has decided to prosecute Clarke with two counts of sexual assault, three counts of voyeurism, and one count of exposure following allegations made by five women between 2007 and 2016. Detective Superintendent Mike Cagney urged victims of sexual assault to come forward for support from specially trained officers during the investigation.

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Noel Clarke, a British actor known for roles in Doctor Who and Star Trek Into Darkness, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday charged with two counts of sexual assault, three counts of voyeurism, and one count of exposure. The charges stem from allegations made by five women regarding misconduct that occurred between 2007 and 2016. Clarke’s career includes critically acclaimed work as a writer, director, and star in films like Kidulthood, Adulthood, and Brotherhood. Detective Superintendent Mike Cagney urged victims of sexual assault to contact the police for support, noting that investigations are handled with sensitivity by trained officers. The Crown Prosecution Service announced its decision after a year-long investigation initiated in September 2025.

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The Crown Prosecution Service ORG · 2× Bethan David PERSON · 1× British NORP · 1× CPS London ORG · 1× Clarke PERSON · 1× Mike Cagney PERSON · 1× Noel Clarke PERSON · 1× Westminster Magistrates’ Court ORG · 1× the Metropolitan Police ORG · 1×

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Bethan David, deputy chief Crown prosecutor for CPS London said: “The Crown Prosecution Service has decided to prosecute Noel Clarke with two counts of sexual assault, three counts of voyeurism and one count of exposure. “This follows allegations made by five women in connection to sexual misconduct that took place between 2007 and 2016.

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🔮 Clarke, who has appeared in Doctor Who and Star Trek Into Darkness, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.

2026-10-21 · Evening Standard

Actor Noel Clarke to appear in court charged with sexual offences · assertive framing

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Clarke, who has appeared in Doctor Who and Star Trek Into Darkness, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday. asserted

who → appear → Wednesday

The British actor received critical acclaim for writing, directing and starring in the teen crime drama films Kidulthood, Adulthood and Brotherhood. asserted

actor → receive → films

The charges were brought after an investigation that began in September 2025. asserted

that → bring → September

Speaking after the charges were announced in September, Detective Superintendent Mike Cagney said: “The women connected to these charges continue to receive support from specially trained officers. asserted

women → speak → officers

“We urge anyone who has been a victim of sexual assault to contact police. asserted

who → urge → police

The information you provide will be dealt with in the utmost sensitivity and we have trained investigators on hand to support you.” asserted

we → provide → you

that → say → 2007

“Our prosecutors have worked to establish that there is sufficient evidence to bring this case to court and that it is in the public interest to do so. asserted

it → work → interest

Read More “We have worked closely with the Metropolitan Police as they have carried out their investigation into the allegations. asserted

they → read → allegations

“The Crown Prosecution Service reminds everyone that proceedings are now active, and the defendant has the right to a fair trial. asserted

defendant → remind → trial

“It is vital that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.” uncertain

which → prejudice → proceedings

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