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Actor Noel Clarke pleads not guilty to sexual offence charges

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William, H. (2026, October 21). Actor Noel Clarke pleads not guilty to sexual offence charges. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/celebrity-news/noel-clarke-london-dorset-kensington-southwark-crown-court-b1301758.html

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Noel Clarke, known for roles in Doctor Who and Star Trek: Into Darkness as well as critically acclaimed directorial work on films like Kidulthood and Adulthood, pleaded not guilty to sexual offence charges at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday. The investigation leading to these charges started in September 2025.

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Noel Clarke, a British actor known for his roles in Doctor Who and Star Trek: Into Darkness, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday to plead not guilty to six sexual offense charges, including two counts of sexual assault, three counts of voyeurism, and one count of exposure. The allegations involve five women and cover events that took place between 2007 and 2016 in London and Dorset. Clarke, who is also recognized for his work on the teen crime drama films Kidulthood, Adulthood, and Brotherhood, was granted bail and will appear next at Southwark Crown Court on November 18. The investigation into these charges began in September 2025.

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“Both articles describe Noel Clarke pleading not guilty to sexual offense charges at Westminster Magistrates' Court on the same date, with similar details about the investigation start and his involvement in Doctor Who.”

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