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The Guardian accuses actor-director Noel Clarke of being a sexual predator. 20 women came forward with stories of their experiences working with Clark, which catalogue a disturbing pattern of behavior that includes groping, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, and bullying. The story broke just weeks after Clarke was awarded the prize for Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA).
Clarke, best known to audiences as Mickey Smith in
Doctor Who, which he appeared in from 2005-2010. He is also known for his roles in the Hood trilogy,
Kidulthood (2006),
Brotherhood (2016). Clarke also founded Unstoppable Entertainment, a production company that prioritizes diverse voices.
A court ruling late on Friday upheld a police ban on attempts to organise a vigil in Clapham Common, the area of south London where Ms Everard was last seen walking home from a visit to a friend. The Metropolitan Police revoked permission for it to go ahead because of Covid-19 restrictions.
“I understand this ruling will be a disappointment to those hoping to express their strength of feeling, but I ask women and allies across London to find a safe, alternative way to express their views, said Commander Catherine Roper of the Metropolitan Police. “Our hope has always been that people stick to the Covid rules. Taking enforcement action is always a last resort.