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Actor Noel Clarke pleads not guilty to sexual offence charges

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Actor Noel Clarke appeared in Westminster Magistrates Court in London on Wednesday where he pleaded not guilty to five sexual offence charges: two counts of sexual assault, three of voyeurism, and one charge of exposure. The allegations stem from incidents involving five women between 2007 and 2016. Clarke, a well-known figure for his role as Mickey Smith in Doctor Who, will appear next in Southwark Crown Court on November 18.

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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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Kensington London Southwark Crown Court Westminster Magistrates Court

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London GPE · 2× Clarke PERSON · 1× Kensington GPE · 1× Mickey Smith PERSON · 1× Noel Clarke PERSON · 1× Southwark Crown Court ORG · 1× Westminster Magistrates Court ORG · 1×

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The former Doctor Who and Kidulthood star appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court in London on Wednesday on two charges of sexual assault, three charges of voyeurism and one charge of exposure.

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🔮 The 50-year-old, from Kensington, west London, will next appear at Southwark Crown Court on 18 November.

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Actor Noel Clarke pleads not guilty to sexual offence charges · assertive framing

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- Published Actor Noel Clarke has pleaded not guilty to sexual offences including sexual assault, voyeurism and exposure. asserted

Clarke → publish → assault

The former Doctor Who and Kidulthood star appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court in London on Wednesday on two charges of sexual assault, three charges of voyeurism and one charge of exposure. asserted

star → appear → exposure

He pleaded not guilty to all the charges, which relate to alleged offences against five women between 2007 and 2016. asserted

which → plead → 2007

The 50-year-old, from Kensington, west London, will next appear at Southwark Crown Court on 18 November. asserted

old → appear → November

Clarke found fame playing Mickey Smith in Doctor Who between 2005 and 2010, and went on to become a successful actor, writer, producer and director. asserted

Clarke → find → 2005