Trigger Warning: This article includes discussion of alleged sexual assault, with details.
Doctor Who actor Noel Clarke has been charged with six sex offences following an investigation by London’s Metropolitan Police. The 50-year-old faces two sexual assault charges, three voyeurism charges, and one charge of exposure. The allegations involve five women and reportedly date from 2007 to 2016.
Noel Clarke has been charged with six sex offenses in London
Known for playing Mickey Smith on Doctor Who, Clarke appeared on the BBC series from 2005 to 2010. He was charged after detectives submitted a “file of evidence” to prosecutors. According to the Metropolitan Police, the charges follow an investigation that began in September 2025. Clarke was first arrested in connection with the investigation on September 25, 2025, when he was in his 40s. Detectives later submitted a file of evidence to the Crown Prosecution Service, which authorized the charges.
Mike Cagney, the Detective Superintendent leading the investigation, 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 the police. The information you provide will be dealt with in the utmost sensitivity, and we have trained investigators on hand to support you.” The detective added, “Support is also available by contacting the independent charity, Rape Crisis, at the 24/7 Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Line.”
The arrest came after Clarke lost his libel lawsuit against The Guardian. The outlet had reported allegations of sexual misconduct by more than 20 women in 2021. The court ordered Clarke to pay £3 million ($4 million) toward the outlet’s legal fees. Clarke will now appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on October 21.
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