Noel Clarke, a prominent figure known for his role in the popular science fiction series “Doctor Who,” has been formally accused of six sexual offenses, including two instances of sexual assault, as revealed by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) of England and Wales on Wednesday.
The 50-year-old British actor and filmmaker gained recognition for portraying Mickey Smith on the acclaimed BBC program from 2005 to 2010. Additionally, Clarke is facing one charge related to exposure and three charges of voyeurism. The voyeurism allegations pertain to the act of observing or recording a private activity of an individual without their consent, often for personal gratification.
The CPS disclosed that the purported offenses involving Clarke occurred between 2007 and 2016 and are based on complaints from five women. These charges have emerged five years subsequent to a report by The Guardian in which 20 women accused Clarke of harassment, groping, and bullying, with some alleging inappropriate conduct during the filming of “Doctor Who,” claims that Clarke vehemently refuted.
As reported by The Guardian, the recent accusations followed an investigation initiated in September 2025, culminating in Clarke being summoned to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on October 21.
Besides his role in “Doctor Who,” Noel Clarke is recognized for his work in creating and starring in the trilogy of teen crime dramas comprising “Kidulthood” (2006), “Adulthood” (2008), and “Brotherhood” (2016), focusing on themes of drug abuse, bullying, and violence in London’s urban landscape. He served as the director for “Adulthood” and directed and produced “Brotherhood.” Clarke’s diverse acting credits also include appearances in “Centurion” (2010), “Fast Girls” (2012), “Star Trek Into Darkness” (2013), and the television series “Bulletproof” (2018-2021).