Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Noel Clarke Arrested in London After Libel Case
Actor Noel Clarke, known for his roles in 'Doctor Who' and 'Kidulthood,' was arrested in London.
This followed a libel case he lost against The Guardian, which published allegations of sexual misconduct against him.
Police searched his home and seized items.
Clarke has denied all allegations and has been ordered to pay $4 million in legal costs.
His acting career has significantly declined since the allegations came out.
His most recent major role was in 2021.
Noel Clarke was arrested at his London home.
The arrest followed a police raid and the seizure of items.
The arrest occurred on Thursday, September 25.
Clarke lost a libel case against The Guardian.
He was ordered to pay approximately $4 million in legal costs.
- Who
- Actor Noel Clarke
- What
- Arrested, following a police raid
- When
- Thursday, September 25
- Where
- Kensington, London
- Why
- Reason for arrest not revealed
Accusers
Noel Clarke
Allegations
Accusers
The Guardian published allegations of sexual misconduct by over 20 women against Clarke.
Noel Clarke
Clarke denies all allegations.
- Arrested
- Noel Clarke
- Location
- Kensington, London
- Date
- Thursday, September 25
- Legal Costs
- Ordered to pay at least $4 million
- Libel Case
- Lost case against The Guardian
- Allegations
- Sexual misconduct by over 20 women
- Career
- Acting career largely halted
Sources
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