Top Boy actor Michael Ward charged with rape and sexual assualt
Bafta-nominated actor Micheal Ward, who has appeared in Top Boy, has been charged with rape and sexual assault, the Metropolitan Police said.
Ward, who also appeared in films Blue Story and The Old Guard, allegedly carried out the offences in January 2023.
The 22-year-old Jamaican-born English actor is accused of two counts of rape and three of sexual assault.
The alleged offences relate to one woman, the Met Police confirmed.
Ward will appear at Thames Magistrates' Court on August 28.
Detective Superintendent Scott Ware, whose team is leading the Met'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.'
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