Actor Noel Clarke says sorry but denies sexual misconduct

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Actor Noel Clarke has said he's "deeply sorry" for some of his actions and will seek professional help, but has again "vehemently" denied sexual misconduct.

His statement comes after a number of women accused him of harassment and bullying in the Guardian newspaper.

He said: "I vehemently deny any sexual misconduct or criminal wrongdoing.

"Recent reports however have made it clear to me that some of my actions have affected people in ways I did not intend or realise."

He added: "To those individuals, I am deeply sorry. I will be seeking professional help to educate myself and change for the better."

The statement follows ITV's decision not to broadcast the final episode of the police drama Viewpoint, in which he stars, on Friday.

Sky has also "halted" its work with Clarke, including on the fourth series of crime drama Bulletproof.

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And he has been suspended by Bafta, almost three weeks after the British film and television academy gave him an award for his outstanding contribution.

Clarke is known for playing Mickey Smith in Doctor Who from 2005-10, and for his film trilogy Kidulthood, Adulthood and Brotherhood. He is also a writer, director and producer.

He played a surveillance detective in Viewpoint, which has been on ITV every evening this week. It was watched by 3.5 million people on Thursday.

But on Friday, the broadcaster said it was "no longer appropriate to broadcast the final episode" as planned.

However, the finale will be available on streaming service ITV Hub from Friday night until Sunday "for any viewers who wish to seek it out, and watch its conclusion".

Meanwhile, Clarke has starred in three series of Sky crime drama Bulletproof, which had a fourth series commissioned in January.

The broadcaster said on Friday: "Effective immediately, we have halted Noel Clarke's involvement in any future Sky productions."

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May 01, 2021 at 05:15AM

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