Noel Clarke apologises and says he will seek professional help after sexual misconduct claims
Actor Noel Clarke has issued an apology and said he will seek professional help following sexual misconduct claims made against him.
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I can t watch knowing what I know : Viewpoint viewers switch off in their droves in light of the Noel Clarke sexual harassment allegations as ITV is slammed for airing show amid claims
The actor, 45, was suspended by Bafta after 20 women accused him of sexual harassment, groping and bullying
The academy said in a statement it had also suspended his outstanding British contribution to cinema award, which he was handed earlier this month
Married Noel, who plays DC Martin Young, has strongly denied the allegations, with the incidents claimed to have taken place between 2004 and 2019
Viewpoint viewers were put off tuning into drama series amid the scandal, with one writing: I can t watch knowing what I know
Noel Clarke says sorry : Actor says groping and bullying allegations from 20 women have made it clear to me my actions have affected people in ways I did not intend or realise - as it s revealed BAFTA knew about claims but gave him award anyway
Actor, 45, said he is deeply sorry and will seek professional help to educate myself and change for the better
Bafta suspended him and his outstanding British contribution to cinema award after allegations in Guardian
But film academy was reportedly aware of allegations shortly after announcing intention to give him award
20 women have accused him of abuse, some of it could be criminal, but Scotland Yard is not aware of them