Jamaican-born, BAFTA-winning actor Micheal Ward has been charged with two counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault, the Metropolitan Police introduced. The fees relate to an alleged incident involving one lady in January 2023.
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Ward, 27, of Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, is greatest identified for his roles in Prime Boy, Blue Story, and Steve McQueen’s Lovers Rock. He’s anticipated to look at Thames Magistrates’ Court docket in east London on August 28.
Detective Superintendent Scott Ware, whose group is main the investigation, mentioned: “Our specialist officers proceed to help the lady who has come ahead – we all know investigations of this nature can have vital impression on those that make reviews.”
Ward issued an announcement following the announcement: “I deny the fees in opposition to me completely. I’ve cooperated totally with the police all through their investigation and can proceed to cooperate. I recognise that proceedings are actually ongoing, and I’ve full religion that they may result in my identify being cleared. Given these proceedings, I’m unable to remark additional.”
Catherine Baccas, deputy chief crown prosecutor for CPS London South, confirmed the fees: “Having rigorously reviewed a file of proof, the Crown Prosecution Service has authorised the Metropolitan police to cost Micheal Ward, 27, with two counts of rape, two counts of assault by penetration, and one depend of sexual assault in opposition to a girl in January 2023.”
“We remind all involved that proceedings in opposition to the suspect are energetic and he has a proper to a good trial. It’s important that there ought to be no reporting, commentary or sharing of data on-line which may in any approach prejudice these proceedings,” she added.
Ward was born in Spanish City, Jamaica, to then 18-year-old mom Keisha. His father died in a automobile crash when he was two years outdated. At age 4, he moved along with his mom and sister to Hackney, east London, with help from his aunt and uncle, who operated a Caribbean restaurant in Chadwell Heath.
He first appeared on display within the TV collection Brotherhood, however rose to prominence taking part in Jamie in Prime Boy from 2013 to 2022. In 2020, he obtained the BAFTA Rising Star Award, and the next yr was nominated for Finest Supporting Actor for Lovers Rock. He additionally starred in Sam Mendes’ Empire of Gentle and is ready to look within the upcoming pandemic-era western Eddington, due for launch within the UK subsequent month.
