Noel Clarke charged with sex offences
Actor faces two counts of sexual assault, three of voyeurism and one of exposure. He is due at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.
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Actor Noel Clarke has been charged with two counts of sexual assault, three counts of voyeurism and one charge of exposure, the Metropolitan Police announced. The charges were authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) following a submission of evidence by detectives. Clarke is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 21 October 2026.
The alleged offences are connected to five women and are said to have taken place between 2007 and 2016. Detectives began their investigation in September 2025, when a man, then in his 40s, was arrested in relation to the matter. Following the investigation, a file of evidence was presented to the CPS, which led to the authorisation of the charges.
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Detective Superintendent Mike Cagney stated that the women involved in the case are receiving support from specially trained officers. He urged anyone who has been a victim of sexual assault to contact the police, assuring them that information would be handled with sensitivity by trained investigators.
Bethan David, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS London, confirmed the decision to prosecute. She added that prosecutors had worked to ensure there was sufficient evidence for the case to proceed to court and that prosecution was in the public interest. David also reminded the public that proceedings are now active and that the defendant is entitled to a fair trial, stressing the importance of avoiding any reporting or online commentary that could prejudice the proceedings.
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+What charges has Noel Clarke been facing?
Noel Clarke has been charged with two counts of sexual assault, three counts of voyeurism, and one count of exposure. These charges were authorised by the Crown Prosecution Service after a file of evidence was submitted by the Metropolitan Police.
+When and where is Noel Clarke due to appear in court?
He is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 21 October 2026. This follows the authorisation of charges by the Crown Prosecution Service.
+How many women are reportedly involved in the allegations?
The alleged offences relate to five women. The incidents are said to have occurred between 2007 and 2016, according to the Metropolitan Police investigation.
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