Actor Noel Clarke has appeared in court charged with sexual offences against five women — and pleaded not guilty to all of the charges.
The 50-year-old from Kensington, central London, is accused of two counts of sexual assault, three of voyeurism and one of exposure between 2007 and 2016. The offences are alleged to have taken place in London and Dorset.
Clarke, who has appeared in Doctor Who and Star Trek Into Darkness, appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.
The British actor received critical acclaim for writing, directing and starring in the teen crime drama films Kidulthood, Adulthood and Brotherhood.
The charges were brought after an investigation that began in September 2025
Plea update: not guilty, bailed to Southwark Crown Court
Appearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, October 21, the 50-year-old pleaded not guilty to two counts of sexual assault, three counts of voyeurism and one count of exposure.
Mr Clarke was conditionally bailed and is due to appear at Southwark Crown Court on November 18.
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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. We urge anyone who has been a victim of sexual assault to contact police. The information you provide will be dealt with in the utmost sensitivity and we have trained investigators on hand to support you.”
Bethan David, deputy chief Crown prosecutor for CPS London South, 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. 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. We have worked closely with the Metropolitan Police as they have carried out their investigation into the allegations.”
“The Crown Prosecution Service reminds everyone that proceedings are now active, and the defendant has the right to a fair trial. It is vital that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice the proceedings.”
