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The Advertiser
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Advertiser
British actor Micheal Ward charged with rape
BAFTA-nominated actor Micheal Ward has been charged with rape and sexual assault. The 27-year-old, who has starred in Blue Story and Top Boy, is accused of offences against one woman in January 2023, the Metropolitan Police said. The force said he is charged with two counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault. Ward, of Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, will appear at Thames Magistrates' Court on August 28, the Crown Prosecution Service said. Following the charges, Detective Superintendent Scott Ware said: "Our specialist officers continue to support the woman who has come forward - we know investigations of this nature can have significant impact on those who make reports." The Jamaican-born actor was awarded the BAFTA Rising Star honour in 2020 and was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor BAFTA for his role in BBC's Small Axe in 2021 and the 2022 film Empire Of Light. Ward, who has 1.2 million followers on Instagram, played in the Soccer Aid match at Stamford Bridge in 2024 and gave a reading at the Christmas Eve carol service hosted by the Princess of Wales in 2023. He is due to star in the American film Eddington alongside Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal, which is due to be released in the UK in August. BAFTA-nominated actor Micheal Ward has been charged with rape and sexual assault. The 27-year-old, who has starred in Blue Story and Top Boy, is accused of offences against one woman in January 2023, the Metropolitan Police said. The force said he is charged with two counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault. Ward, of Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, will appear at Thames Magistrates' Court on August 28, the Crown Prosecution Service said. Following the charges, Detective Superintendent Scott Ware said: "Our specialist officers continue to support the woman who has come forward - we know investigations of this nature can have significant impact on those who make reports." The Jamaican-born actor was awarded the BAFTA Rising Star honour in 2020 and was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor BAFTA for his role in BBC's Small Axe in 2021 and the 2022 film Empire Of Light. Ward, who has 1.2 million followers on Instagram, played in the Soccer Aid match at Stamford Bridge in 2024 and gave a reading at the Christmas Eve carol service hosted by the Princess of Wales in 2023. He is due to star in the American film Eddington alongside Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal, which is due to be released in the UK in August. BAFTA-nominated actor Micheal Ward has been charged with rape and sexual assault. The 27-year-old, who has starred in Blue Story and Top Boy, is accused of offences against one woman in January 2023, the Metropolitan Police said. The force said he is charged with two counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault. Ward, of Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, will appear at Thames Magistrates' Court on August 28, the Crown Prosecution Service said. Following the charges, Detective Superintendent Scott Ware said: "Our specialist officers continue to support the woman who has come forward - we know investigations of this nature can have significant impact on those who make reports." The Jamaican-born actor was awarded the BAFTA Rising Star honour in 2020 and was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor BAFTA for his role in BBC's Small Axe in 2021 and the 2022 film Empire Of Light. Ward, who has 1.2 million followers on Instagram, played in the Soccer Aid match at Stamford Bridge in 2024 and gave a reading at the Christmas Eve carol service hosted by the Princess of Wales in 2023. He is due to star in the American film Eddington alongside Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal, which is due to be released in the UK in August. BAFTA-nominated actor Micheal Ward has been charged with rape and sexual assault. The 27-year-old, who has starred in Blue Story and Top Boy, is accused of offences against one woman in January 2023, the Metropolitan Police said. The force said he is charged with two counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault. Ward, of Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, will appear at Thames Magistrates' Court on August 28, the Crown Prosecution Service said. Following the charges, Detective Superintendent Scott Ware said: "Our specialist officers continue to support the woman who has come forward - we know investigations of this nature can have significant impact on those who make reports." The Jamaican-born actor was awarded the BAFTA Rising Star honour in 2020 and was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor BAFTA for his role in BBC's Small Axe in 2021 and the 2022 film Empire Of Light. Ward, who has 1.2 million followers on Instagram, played in the Soccer Aid match at Stamford Bridge in 2024 and gave a reading at the Christmas Eve carol service hosted by the Princess of Wales in 2023. He is due to star in the American film Eddington alongside Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal, which is due to be released in the UK in August.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Top Boy actor Micheal Ward breaks silence after being charged with two counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault against a woman
Top Boy star Micheal Ward has spoken out to maintain his innocence as he faces trial on charges of rape and sexual assault. The 27-year-old actor and model, who has starred in a string of hit movies alongside stars including Olivia Colman, Colin Firth and Joaquin Phoenix, is accused of two counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault. The alleged offences relate to one woman and are claimed to have taken place in January 2023. But Ward said in a statement: 'I deny the charges against me entirely. I have co-operated fully with the police throughout their investigation and will continue to co-operate. 'I recognise that proceedings are now ongoing, and I have full faith that they will lead to my name being cleared. Given those proceedings, I am unable to comment further.' The Jamaican-born British star is best known for his role of Jamie in Top Boy and appeared in 19 episodes of the gritty Netflix drama between 2013 and 2022. Ward during the 'Eddington' photocall at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 17, 2025 Jamaican dancehall singer Popcaan and Micheal Ward attend The Unruly City Splash after party hosted by Popcaan at The Aubrey on May 26, 2025 Micheal Ward and Austin Butler attend the 'Eddington' red carpet at the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival in May Detective Superintendent Scott Ware, whose team is leading the Met Police's investigation, said: 'Our specialist officers continue to support the woman who has come forward - we know investigations of this nature can have significant impact on those who make reports.' The Crown Prosecution Services authorised the five charges this afternoon. Catherine Baccas, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS London South, said: 'Having carefully reviewed a file of evidence, the Crown Prosecution Service has authorised the Metropolitan Police to charge Micheal Ward, 27, with two counts of rape, two counts of assault by penetration, and one count of sexual assault against a woman in January 2023. 'He will appear at Thames Magistrates' Court on Thursday, August 28. 'We remind all concerned that proceedings against the suspect are active and he has a right to a fair trial. 'It is vital that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in anyway prejudice these proceedings.' The Jamaican-born star has enjoyed a great rise to fame since scooping the EE Rising Star BAFTA award in 2020 The Jamaican-born star has enjoyed a great rise to fame since scooping the EE Rising Star BAFTA award in 2020 for his part as Jamie in Top Boy, the much-praised Netflix series. He beat Jack Lowden, Awkwafina, Kaitlyn Dever and Kelvin Harrison Jr. to win the prestigious honour. That year he was also named in Forbes' 30 under 30 list of the UK's biggest young stars. As well as starring as Jamie in Top Boy, he also featured in TV series The A List, portraying the character of Brendan. The actor has also bagged roles in Small Axe, The Book Of Clarence and Sam Mendes' Empire Of Light, in which his character Stephen enjoys an age-gap relationship with Olivia Colman's character Hilary. He was nominated for the Bafta Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance in BBC's Small Axe in 2021 and the 2022 film Empire Of Light. Last year, Micheal took on a lead role alongside film legend Bill Nighy in sports drama The Beautiful Game. This year he was at Cannes and the Paris film festivals to promote 'Eddington', starring him Joaquin Phoenix and Emma Stone. He also appeared in the Sam Mendes drama Empire of Light for which he was nominated for the Bafta Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role.
Arab Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Arab Times
Actor Micheal Ward charged with rape and sexual assault
LONDON, July 26, (AP): British actor Micheal Ward has been charged with rape and sexual assault, police said Friday. The 27-year-old faces two counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault, the Metropolitan Police force said. The charges relate to one woman and the offenses reportedly took place in January 2023. Ward denied the charges and said in a statement that he has "full faith' that his name will be cleared in court. He's due to appear at London's Thames Magistrates' Court on Aug. 28. Ward has appeared in films including "Blue Story,' "The Book of Clarence' and the recently released American political satire "Eddington.' In 2020, he won the Rising Star award at the British Academy Film Awards, or BAFTAs. He was nominated for an acting BAFTA for Sam Mendes' "Empire of Light' and for a BAFTA television award for the Steve McQueen-directed series "Small Axe.'
Perth Now
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
British actor Micheal Ward charged with rape
BAFTA-nominated actor Micheal Ward has been charged with rape and sexual assault. The 27-year-old, who has starred in Blue Story and Top Boy, is accused of offences against one woman in January 2023, the Metropolitan Police said. The force said he is charged with two counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault. Ward, of Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, will appear at Thames Magistrates' Court on August 28, the Crown Prosecution Service said. Following the charges, Detective Superintendent Scott Ware said: "Our specialist officers continue to support the woman who has come forward - we know investigations of this nature can have significant impact on those who make reports." The Jamaican-born actor was awarded the BAFTA Rising Star honour in 2020 and was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor BAFTA for his role in BBC's Small Axe in 2021 and the 2022 film Empire Of Light. Ward, who has 1.2 million followers on Instagram, played in the Soccer Aid match at Stamford Bridge in 2024 and gave a reading at the Christmas Eve carol service hosted by the Princess of Wales in 2023. He is due to star in the American film Eddington alongside Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal, which is due to be released in the UK in August.
India Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
UK police charge actor Micheal Ward with rape and sexual assault
British actor Micheal Ward has been formally charged with two counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault, according to a statement issued by the Metropolitan Police on charges stem from alleged incidents involving a single woman that reportedly took place in January 2023. The 27-year-old actor is set to appear at Thames Magistrates' Court in London on August reported by the Associated Press, Ward rose to fame with his breakthrough role in the acclaimed film Blue Story. He has since starred in major productions including The Book of Clarence and the newly released political satire Eddington. In 2020, Micheal Ward won the prestigious Rising Star award at the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs), a highlight of his acting career. He was later shortlisted for a BAFTA for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in Sam Mendes' Empire of Light, and received additional acclaim for his role in Small Axe, a BBC anthology series directed by Steve the court case continues, both the entertainment industry and public in general wait further developments. As the legal proceedings unfold, both the entertainment industry and the public await further developments. The charges mark a troubling turn in Ward's promising career. His representatives and legal team have not yet issued any statements.- EndsWith inputs from Associated Press
