Noel Clarke: Doctor Who and Kidulthood star arrested on suspicion of attempted rape, according to reports

The star, who was best known for his roles in Doctor Who and Kidulthood, was also reportedly arrested on suspicion of exposure and sexual assault by touching.

The Sun newspaper reported that Clarke, 50, was questioned by detectives on Tuesday, February 10 and was later released on bail pending further inquiries. The outlet added that the star arrived at islington police station at around midday by appointment and was accompanied by his wife and lawyer.

The Metropolitan Police said that the arrest was in relation to an alleged secual offence said to have taken place in 2007 against a woman in her 20s.

A Met spokesperson said: "A man in his 50s was arrested on suspicion of attempted rape, exposure and sexual assault by touching on Tuesday, 10 February. He was interviewed by detectives. This arrest relates to a sexual offence, which is alleged to have taken place in 2007 in London against a woman in her 20s.

"The man was also interviewed in relation to a voyeurism allegation, for which he was previously arrested in September 2025. This relates to an offence allegedly committed in 2013 at an address in London against a woman in her 20s. The man was bailed pending further enquiries and the Met's investigation continues."

Clarke has not commented on the reported arrest.

Clarke’s home was raided in September 2025 and he was interviewed over the alleged voyeurism crime. During the raid, officers took boxes and bag containing electronic equipment away from Clarke’s home in Kensington, West London.

The actor was best known for his role as Mickey Smith in Doctor Who between 2005 and 2010. Clarke went on to write, direct, and star in the critically acclaimed film Kidulthood in 2006, Adulthood in 2010 and Brotherhood in 2016.

However, his career came to a halt after The Guardian published an investigation into claims of sexual misconduct against the star in 2021. The report led to Clarke being suspended by BAFTA, including his Outstanding Contribution to British Cinema Award, as well as channels such as ITV and Sky cutting ties with the star

Clarke denied all claims of sexual misconduct laid out in The Guardian’s report. He sued the newspaper for libel, but lost the case and was instructed by a High Court to pay at least £3 million of the publisher’s legal costs. Despite his argument that costs were excessive, he will be likely to pay more as the publisher told the court that a conservative estimate of its costs was closer to £6m.