Noel Clarke s shows dropped following allegations of sexual harassment ITV pulls final episode of Viewpoint after 20 women speak out against the actor-producer’s alleged behaviour
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Noel Clarke has denied that he has ever coerced, encouraged or pressurised any individual into non-consensual sexual activities. File photograph: Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty
Allegations of sexual harassment and bullying made against the actor-producer Noel Clarke have shaken the film and television industry, prompting two broadcasters to cancel popular shows he was starring in and launching a debate about the treatment of women on sets.
The allegations against Clarke also led to questions about the decision by Bafta (the British Academy of Film and Television Arts) to give the actor a special award for outstanding British contribution to cinema last month.
Police say they have received a third party report of sex offence claims and urge any alleged victims to come forward hours after Noel Clarke furiously denied any sexual misconduct or criminal wrongdoing over sex claims
The force said: On Wednesday 21 April police received a third party report relating to allegations of sexual offences committed by a male over a period of time. Officers are currently assessing the information
A third party report is when claims are made to an organisation separate from the police. This type of report is anonymous and means the claims cannot be probed by officers but can be used as intelligence
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Noel Clarke is facing the prospect of a police investigation after seven more women came forward to accuse the Bafta star of a campaign of sexual harassment and bullying.
With 27 women now saying they were sexually harassed or groped by the celebrated actor and director, Scotland Yard has said it is ‘assessing’ a specific allegation.
The Met Police confirmed that a ‘third-party report’ was made on April 21 ‘relating to allegations of sexual offences committed by a male over a period of time’.
A spokesman said no criminal investigation had been launched but that officers are ‘currently assessing the information’.
He s a sexual predator : Female co-stars on Noel Clarke s Bulletproof say sex harassment claims are UK film industry s best kept secret as they come out in support of 20 women who accused actor of groping and bullying
Noel Clarke s Bulletproof co-star says claims by 20 women are the best kept secret of Britain s film industry
She spoke out following several allegations of sexual harassment against Clarke published by The Guardian
Her co-star Mandeep Dhillon said on Instagram: About f time. Don t @ me following news of allegations
Ashley Walters, who appeared as Ronnie Pike in Sky s Bulletproof, said he was deeply saddened by the claims