The key facts

  • Noel Clarke pleaded not guilty to two counts of sexual assault, three counts of voyeurism and one count of indecent exposure
  • The charges relate to alleged offences against five women between 2007 and 2016
  • The next hearing is on 18 November at Southwark Crown Court

Actor denies all six charges

British actor Noel Clarke appeared before Westminster Magistrates' Court in London on Wednesday and pleaded not guilty to all the charges against him: two counts of sexual assault, three counts of voyeurism and one count of indecent exposure. According to the BBC, the charges relate to alleged offences against five women between 2007 and 2016.

Next hearing in November

Clarke, 50, who lives in Kensington in west London, is next due to appear at Southwark Crown Court on 18 November.

The actor's career

Clarke rose to fame for his role as Mickey Smith in Doctor Who, in which he appeared from 2005 to 2010, and later found success as an actor, screenwriter, producer and director, including with the film Kidulthood.

Noel Clarke arriving at court in a grey suit and tie and glassesImage source, PA Media
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Noel Clarke attended the hearing appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court