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Actor Noel Clarke to appear in court charged with sexual offences

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Hall, S. (2026, October 21). Actor Noel Clarke to appear in court charged with sexual offences. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/noel-clarke-london-dorset-crown-prosecution-service-kensington-b1301700.html

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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 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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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.
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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
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. asserted
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
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“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
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