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British actor Noel Clarke charged with six sexual offences
Charges authorized by prosecutors involve allegations from five women spanning 2007 to 2016.
Latest update: British prosecutors scheduled Noel Clarke to appear at Westminster magistrates court on 21 October over allegations spanning 2007 to 2016.
The short version
- Actor and filmmaker Noel Clarke faces six sexual offence charges, including two counts of sexual assault.[The Guardian]
- The Crown Prosecution Service stated the charges stem from allegations by five women regarding incidents between 2007 and 2016.[The Guardian]
- Clarke is scheduled to make an appearance at Westminster magistrates court on 21 October.[The Guardian]
Key facts
- Noel Clarke has been charged with six sexual offences, including two counts of sexual assault.[The Guardian]
- The Crown Prosecution Service stated the alleged offences involve five women and took place between 2007 and 2016.[The Guardian]
- Clarke is scheduled to appear at Westminster magistrates court on 21 October.[The Guardian]
- Ruby Rose claimed on social media that Clarke had previously targeted a woman working on their film.[The Hollywood Reporter]
What remains uncertain
- Clarke's formal plea and legal response to the criminal charges have not yet been presented in court.[The Guardian]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.
- Noel Clarke charged with six sexual offences including assault and voyeurismThe Guardian - World
- Ruby Rose Accuses Noel Clarke of Predation After ‘Doctor Who’ Actor Slapped With UK Criminal ChargesThe Hollywood Reporter metered