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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 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.
Jahannah James says Noel Clarke secretly filmed her naked during an audition
The 31-year-old actress starred alongside Clark, 42, in the hit film Brotherhood
Ms James said she went to police at the time but officers would not investigate
She claims officers would only get involved if her threatened her with footage
Bafta winner Clarke is facing prospect of a police investigation after more claims
A total of 27 women claim they were sexually harassed or groped by Clarke
Met confirmed it is probing third-party report made on April 21 against Clarke
However Scotland Yard has today said it has not opened a criminal investigation
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.
Six more people have now come forward with further allegations of misconduct against Noel Clarke, 45, including former students at the London School of Dramatic Art.
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