Noel Clarke once tweeted a photo of a couple having sex after snapping them through the window of his apartment.
The star, who has been hit with groping and bullying claims, shared an image of the doggy style couple in 2014, seven years before starring as a snooper policeman in ITV drama Viewpoint.
He tweeted at the time: You can just about see the doggy style portion of events. Phone makes it look so far away. It wasn t.
The actor is believed to have been on holiday in Hawaii at the time.
Noel Clarke, who has been hit with groping and bullying claims, shared an image of the doggy style couple in 2014, seven years before starring as a snooper policeman in ITV drama Viewpoint
Noel Clarke has said he will be seeking professional help and has apologised “deeply” for his actions, but has “vehemently” denied sexual misconduct or criminal behaviour.
The actor and producer said it has become clear to him that “some of my actions have affected people in ways I did not intend or realise”, and offered an apology to those affected.
His statement comes after 20 women who knew Clarke in a professional capacity came forward and made allegations about him to The Guardian newspaper.
Clarke said in a statement to the PA news agency: “I vehemently deny any sexual misconduct or criminal wrongdoing.
Viewpoint, has categorically denied the claims put forward by
The Guardian, save for one recollection of making inappropriate comments about one of his accusers for which he apologised.
He said in a statement: In a 20-year career, I have put inclusivity and diversity at the forefront of my work and never had a complaint made against me. If anyone who has worked with me has ever felt uncomfortable or disrespected, I sincerely apologise. I vehemently deny any sexual misconduct or wrongdoing and intend to defend myself against these false allegations.
If you ve been affected by the issues raised in this story, you can access more information from Rape Crisis England and Wales who works towards the elimination of all forms of sexual violence and sexual misconduct on their website or by calling the National Rape Crisis Helpline on 0808 802 9999. Rape Crisis Scotland’s helpline number is 08088 01 03 02.
ITV axes last episode of Noel Clarke drama Viewpoint due to be aired tonight
Clarke - who starred in Dr Who and rose to fame after writing, directing and starring in the films Kidulthood, Adulthood and Brotherhood - has “vehemently” denied the claims being made against him.
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Noel Clarke stars as DC Martin Young (Image: ITV)
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