Micheal Ward is being charged in the United Kingdom.
On Friday (July 25), London’s Metropolitan Police confirmed that the 27-year-old BAFTA-winning actor, best known for his roles in Eddington and Top Boy, is facing two counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault following an alleged offense against a woman in January 2023.
Keep reading to find out more…“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,” Detective Superintendent Scott Ware shared in a press release.
Catherine Baccas, deputy chief crown prosecutor for CPS London South, added, “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.”
“We remind all concerned that proceedings against the suspect are active and he has a right to a fair trial,” she added. “It is vital that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in anyway prejudice these proceedings.”
Micheal has denied the misconduct allegations, telling Sky News, “I recognize that proceedings are now ongoing, and I have full faith that they will lead to my name being cleared.”
He has been ordered to attend a hearing at the Thames Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, August 28, where he will have the opportunity to formerly address the charges.
