Naman Ramachandran Sexual harassment claims against U.K. actor Noel Clarke will not be investigated by the London Metropolitan Police, according to The Guardian newspaper.
In April 2021, multiple sexual misconduct allegations emerged against Clarke, a top actor in the U.K. best known for starring in shows such as “Doctor Who” and “Bulletproof” and the films “Kidulthood” and “Adulthood.” The allegations, first published as part of an extensive investigation by The Guardian, spanned 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 between 2004 and 2019.
The police had launched an investigation, but now will not pursue it “following a thorough assessment by specialist detectives,” per The Guardian.
A spokesperson told The Guardian: “We have updated the complainants. If any further allegations related to those already assessed are reported then it will be thoroughly considered.” Following the allegations, the BAFTA, which had conferred an Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema Award to Clarke, suspended his membership and withdrew the award.
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