Actor, 45, said he s deeply sorry and will seek professional help after claims
Married father of three denies any sexual complaints with police probe looming
Clarke accused of sexual harassment and bullying by 20 women over 15 years
Deacon and Clarke fell out over naming rights of a new film called Anuvahood
Clarke later accused Deacon of harassment, with the latter found guilty
Around 20 women made allegations against the Star Trek and Doctor Who actor in a Guardian article published recently, including some who gave their names on the record. Photo: AFP
Last week, British actor, writer and director Noel Clarke has made headlines after being accused of groping, harassment and bullying by 20 women.
Clarke played Mickey Smith in
Doctor Who from 2005 to 2010 and starred as Sam in the films
Kidulthood, Adulthood and
Brotherhood, which he wrote and directed, intent on bringing more representations of working-class Britain to screen. Clarke also writes, produces and plays Aaron Bishop in the British police procedural series
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The Metropolitan Police say they are assessing a third party report relating to claims of sexual offences committed by a male, after allegations were made against actor Noel Clarke.
Earlier this week, The Guardian published allegations of misconduct from 20 women who knew Clarke in a professional capacity.
Clarke has previously said he “vehemently” denies allegations of sexual misconduct or criminal behaviour but said he will be seeking professional help and has apologised “deeply” for his actions.
(Ian West/PA)
In a statement, the police said no investigation is currently taking place.
A Metropolitan Police statement said on Saturday: “On Wednesday April 21, police received a third party report relating to allegations of sexual offences allegedly committed by a male over a period of time.