More women make claims against Noel Clarke

More women make claims against Noel Clarke: Police probe fresh complaints against Bafta-winning Doctor Who star three months after his apology in wake of 20 allegations of sexual harassment

• Police are investigating more claims against ex-Doctor Who actor Noel Clarke 
• He was previously accused him of sexual harassment, groping and bullying
• In April, Clarke apologised for his actions but denied accusations against him 

Shamed former Doctor Who actor Noel Clarke is facing further allegations of sexual harassment after more women came forward with claims against him. 

In April, Clarke, 45, apologised ‘deeply’ for his actions and said he will be seeking professional help after 20 women accused him of sexual harassment, groping and bullying.

The actor and producer said it was clear that ‘some of my actions have affected people in ways I did not intend or realise’, though he ‘vehemently’ denied sexual misconduct or criminal behaviour. 

Now, the Metropolitan Police has revealed that a ‘number of other women’ have come forward with allegations against the star. 

Previously, 20 women accused Noel Clarke of sexual harassment. More have now come forward

Actress Jahannah James, a star in one of Clarke’s hit movies, Brotherhood, is one of his alleged victims named in the Guardian

Actress and producer Philippa Crabb, who is also one of the 20 alleged victims named by The Guardian, shared an Instagram story posted by her relative of the newspaper’s front page

A statement said: ‘A number of other women have come forward and informed police of other incidents involving the male.

‘All of the incidents are currently being assessed by officers. There is no criminal investigation at this time.’

Clarke, who is married to former make-up artist Iris Da Silva with three children, wrote and starred in the acclaimed film trilogy Kidulthood, Adulthood and Brotherhood as well as many TV hits including Doctor Who.  

He has been accused of a range of inappropriate activities, including sexual harassment, unwanted touching or groping, sexually inappropriate behaviour and comments on set, professional misconduct, taking and sharing sexually explicit pictures and videos without consent, and bullying. 

Actress Jahannah James, a star in one of Clarke’s hit movies, Brotherhood, is one of his alleged victims named in the Guardian, claiming she was secretly filmed doing a naked audition that was so upsetting she still cries ‘years later’. She tweeted today: ‘Bafta knew about the allegations before his award and decided they didn’t believe it’.

A film producer, and friend of Jahannah, claims he admitted he had planned to ‘f**k her then fire her’ her before groping her in a lift as well as exposing himself while driving together in LA, while another actress allegedly propositioned by Clarke described it as her ‘#metoo moment’, a nod to the victims of Harvey Weinstein.

Actress and producer Philippa Crabb, who is also one of the 20 alleged victims named by The Guardian, shared an Instagram story posted by her relative of the newspaper’s front page.

Noel Clarke on stage with Camille Coduri during a Doctor Who event where he pretended a microphone was a penis on her shoulder

Clarke pictured with his wife, former make-up artist Iris Da Silva, at the 70th EE British Academy Film Awards at Royal Albert Hall in February 2017

Bafta has suspended Noel Clarke’s membership following allegations of misconduct. The claims were levelled against Clarke in The Guardian. Pictured: the actor posing with the award for the Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema in London on April 10

The original post read: ‘Finally. Waited six years for this day’, to which Philippa responded: ‘Literally. Sorry if I haven’t replied to you – my inbox is bursting with messages of support and it’s all pretty overwhelming, but I appreciate you all SO much.’

Sky halted all work with Clarke and cancelled filming of his new show Bulletproof over sexual harassment claims – before ITV axed the final episode of thriller Viewpoint.

Clarke’s Bulletproof co-star Ashley Walters, posted a statement on social media supporting his alleged victims. He tweeted: ‘My thoughts are with the women who have come forward and told their awful stories, I am in shock and deeply saddened by what I have heard on a multitude of levels.

‘I could never condone behaviour of this nature neither in nor out of the workplace, and whilst Noel has been a friend and colleague for several years, I cannot standby and ignore these allegations. Sexual harassment, abuse and bullying have no place in our industry. Every woman has the right to a safe workplace and moving forward I pledge my dedication to this.’ 

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