Clarke, 50, from Kensington, West London was charged with two counts of sexual assault, three charges of voyeurism and one charge of exposure.

The allegations were made by five women and the offences are alleged to have taken place between 2007 and 2016. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) authorised the Metropolitan Police to charge the Doctor Who and Kidulthood star on Wednesday.

In a statement released on Wednesday September 9th, the CPS said:

"Our prosecutors have worked to establish that there is sufficient evidence to bring this case to court and that it is in the public interest to do so."

The charges follow an investigation by detectives which began almost a year ago. A man in his 40s, was first arrested in connection with the investigation on September 25th 2025. A file of evidence was later given to the CPS who authorised charges.

Det Supt Mike Cagney, whose team is leading the investigation, said:

"The women connected to these charges continue to receive support from specially trained officers."

"We urge anyone who has been a victim of sexual assault to contact police. The information you provide will be dealt with in the utmost sensitivity and we have trained investigators on hand to support you."

Clarke found fame playing Mickey Smith in Doctor Who between 2005 and 2010, also for writing and starring in Kidulthood, which explored bullying, drug abuse and extreme violence among young ⁠people in London. Back In 2021, Clarke was accused by 20 women of sexual harassment, bullying, unwanted touching, and other sexual misconduct. Altough he denied the allegations, following the reports, the BAFTA's suspended his membership and withdrew his award and several professional projects involving him were halted.

Clarke will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 21 October at 10:00 BST. He has not yet publicly responded to the charges.