Noel Clarke, primarily recognized for his portrayal in the popular science fiction series “Doctor Who,” has been formally accused of six sexual offenses, which include two instances of sexual assault, as announced by England and Wales’ Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) on Wednesday.
The 50-year-old British actor and filmmaker, who gained fame for his role as Mickey Smith on the BBC program from 2005 to 2010, is also facing allegations of one count of exposure and three counts of voyeurism. In legal terms, a voyeurism charge pertains to the act of observing or recording someone engaging in a private activity without their consent, typically for personal sexual satisfaction.
The CPS disclosed that the purported incidents involving Clarke occurred between 2007 and 2016, following complaints lodged by five women. This development comes after five years since a comprehensive report by The Guardian in 2021, which detailed claims of groping, harassment, and bullying made by 20 women against Clarke. The actor vehemently refuted these accusations, stating they were baseless.
According to The Guardian, the recent charges were levied after an inquiry that commenced in September 2025. Clarke is scheduled to make a court appearance at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on October 21.
Apart from his involvement in “Doctor Who,” Clarke is renowned for his work as a writer and lead actor in the teen crime drama films “Kidulthood” (2006), “Adulthood” (2008), and “Brotherhood” (2016), which delved into themes of substance abuse, harassment, and street violence in London. Additionally, he directed “Adulthood” and served as the director and producer for “Brotherhood.” His filmography also includes appearances in “Centurion” (2010), “Fast Girls” (2012), “Star Trek Into Darkness” (2013), and the television series “Bulletproof” (2018-2021).