British actor and filmmaker Noel Clarke has been charged with six sexual offences following a year-long investigation by detectives from the Metropolitan Police into allegations involving five women.
The 50-year-old, who lives in Kensington, London, was charged on Wednesday, September 9, after the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) authorised the charges based on evidence submitted by detectives.
Clarke faces two counts of sexual assault, three counts of voyeurism and one count of exposure.
The alleged offences are said to have taken place between 2007 and 2016 and involve five women.
According to the Metropolitan Police, detectives began investigating allegations against Clarke in September 2025. He was subsequently arrested on September 25, 2025, in connection with the investigation.
Following the arrest and further inquiries, detectives prepared and submitted a file of evidence to the CPS, which later authorised the charges.
Clarke is due to appear before Westminster Magistrates’ Court on October 21, 2026, at 10am.
Police continue support for women
Detective Superintendent Mike Cagney, whose team is leading the investigation, said the women connected with the charges continued to receive support from specially trained officers.
“The women connected to these charges continue to receive support from specially trained officers,” Cagney said.
He also encouraged anyone who believes they have been a victim of sexual assault to come forward and report the matter to police.
“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,” he said.
Cagney further directed victims and survivors to Rape Crisis, an independent charity providing specialist support through its 24-hour Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line.
Police issue warning over reporting
The Metropolitan Police has also urged media organisations and members of the public using social media to exercise caution when discussing the case now that Clarke has been formally charged.
The force said responsible reporting was particularly important because of the legal proceedings and referred media organisations to guidance from the Attorney General’s Office.
Editors, publishers and social media users were advised to seek legal advice to ensure that their coverage complies with obligations under common law and the Contempt of Court Act 1981.
The charges bring a formal criminal process to allegations relating to conduct said to have occurred almost two decades ago.
Clarke, who has worked extensively as an actor, writer and filmmaker in Britain’s entertainment industry, will now face the court process, with the allegations against him to be tested through the legal system.
The Metropolitan Police said its investigation and support for those connected to the case remain ongoing.