Award-winning Top Boy star Michael Ward, 27, charged with two counts of rape
Actor Michael Ward has been charged with two counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault by the Metropolitan Police today.
The star, from Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, has been charged with offences relating to one woman, having allegedly taken place in January 2023.
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.”
The star rose to acclaim after his breakout role as Jamie in British Drama, Top Boy. He is also set to appear in upcoming drama Eddington, alongside Pedro Pascal and Joaquin Phoenix.
In a statement made by Catherine Baccas, deputy chief crown prosecutor for CPS London South, she 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 28 August 2025.
“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.”
At 17 years old, Ward won the Face of JD Sports modelling competition, before making his film debut in Brotherhood in 2016. He also starred in the first series of the teen thriller, The A List on BBC in 2018.
The Jamaican-born actor won the BAFTA Rising Star award in 2020, and was nominated for best supporting actor the following year. Recently, he has featured in films The Old Guard and Blue Story.
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