Actor Michael Ward Charged with Rape and Sexual Assault

The British-Jamaican actor Micheal Ward has been formally charged with two cases of rape and three cases of sexual assault, reports BBC.

» Published: July 25 2025 at 20:44

Actor Michael Ward Charged with Rape and Sexual Assault
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I completely deny all allegations against me, he says and adds that he has cooperated with the police throughout the investigation and is sure that his name will be cleared.

The crimes the 27-year-old is suspected of are alleged to have been committed against a woman and, according to the police, took place in January 2023.

Ward is, among other things, known for the series ”Top Boy”, ”Small Axe” and the film ”Blue Story”. He was awarded a Bafta award for the latter in 2020.

Ward was nominated for a Bafta for both ”Top Boy” and ”Small Axe”.

He also appears in the American western film ”Eddington” which premieres in Sweden at the beginning of August.

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