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Actor Noel Clarke Charged with Sexual Offences
Confirmed
In Short: Actor Noel Clarke, known for his roles in Doctor Who and Kidulthood, faces charges including sexual assault and voyeurism.
Actor Noel Clarke, famous for his role in Doctor Who and known for his work as a writer, producer, and director, has been charged with a series of sexual offenses by UK police, according to reports from the BBC and Deadline.
The charges, which include two counts of sexual assault, three charges of voyeurism, and one count of exposure, are alleged to have taken place between 2007 and 2016 and involve five women, as reported by Deadline and Far Out Magazine.
Detectives have been investigating Clarke for a year, arresting him on September 25, 2025, and he is set to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on October 21, 2025, at 10:00 BST, as confirmed by the BBC.
Clarke, who starred in and directed films such as Adulthood and Brotherhood, has not worked in any substantial capacity since the allegations were published, and he has not yet publicly responded to the charges, according to the BBC.
What's confirmed
- Clarke, 50, from Kensington, west London, was charged with two counts of sexual assault, three charges of voyeurism and one charge of exposure.
- Noel Clarke, the British actor who starred in Doctor Who and Kidulthood, has been charged with a series of sexual offenses by UK police.
What's still developing
- 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.
- Clarke created hit indie movie Kidulthood and had roles in other productions, including Star Trek Into Darkness and Bulletproof.
- The investigation into the allegations began in September 2025, resulting in Clarke being arrested on September 25th, 2025.
- Once the Metropolitan Police compiled their evidence, the Crown Prosecution Service then authorised the charges against Clarke.
- For help, advice or more information regarding sexual harassment, assault and rape in the UK, visit the Rape Crisis charity website.