Actor and director Noel Clarke has formally pleaded not guilty to six charges of a sexual nature. The pleas were entered at Westminster Magistrates Court in London on Wednesday morning.
Clarke, known for his roles in “Kidulthood” and “Bullet Boy,” faces charges that include two counts of sexual assault, three counts of voyeurism, and one count of exposure. The allegations are reported to stem from incidents involving a single complainant over a period of time.
The court appearance marked Clarke’s formal response to the charges, which were brought forward following an investigation. The Crown Prosecution Service authorized charges against the filmmaker earlier in the year. Details surrounding the specific nature of the alleged offences and the timeline were not fully disclosed during the public hearing, but the charges are understood to relate to events that occurred between 2006 and 2017.
Following the not guilty pleas, the case has been sent to the Central Criminal Court for a preliminary hearing. The defence indicated that there would be no application for bail at this stage. The proceedings are expected to continue, with further court dates to be set.
Clarke, who also created the television series “Bulletproof,” has previously denied any wrongdoing. In a statement issued earlier this year through his legal representatives, it was stated that he “vehemently denies any sexual misconduct or criminal wrongdoing.”
The Chenab Times News Desk