Doctor Who star Noel Clarke pleads not guilty to six sexual offence charges

Doctor Who star Noel Clarke has pleaded not guilty to six sexual offence charges against five women with the allegations spanning 2007 to 2016.

The actor, 50, stands accused of two instances of sexual assault, three charges of voyeurism and one of exposure.

The offences are alleged to have taken place in London and Dorset, with the charges following an investigation which began in September last year.

Clarke, who lives in Kensington, west London, stood in the dock at Westminster Magistrates' Court and spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address and enter his not guilty pleas. 

He was granted bail ahead of his next appearance at Southwark Crown Court on November 18. 

Clarke was declared bankrupt last December, just months after he lost a legal battle over allegations of sexual misconduct.

The star was ordered to pay at least £3million of The Guardian publisher's legal costs after he pursued a 'far-fetched' and 'false case' against the newspaper's reporting of allegations of sexual misconduct, which he denied.

Clarke got his career breakthrough playing Mickey Smith in Doctor Who between 2005 and 2010.

The British actor, who also appeared in Star Trek Into Darkness, received critical acclaim for writing, directing and starring in the teen crime drama films Kidulthood, Adulthood and Brotherhood.

However, his career collapsed in 2021 following accusations which emerged from The Guardian's investigation, which published accounts from interviews with several women he worked with.

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, 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 these proceedings.'