Noel Clarke Arrested After Police Raid Following Failed Sex Abuse Libel Case

Noel Clarke, the 49-year-old actor known for his role in Doctor Who, was arrested at his family home in Kensington, London, following a five-hour police raid where laptops and documents were seized. The arrest comes shortly after Clarke lost a high-profile libel case against The Guardian, which had published allegations from more than 20 women accusing him of sexual misconduct. A High Court judge ruled that Clarke must pay at least £3 million in legal fees to The Guardian, describing his claims as "far-fetched" and "false," while upholding the newspaper's reporting as substantially true and in the public interest. Clarke has denied the allegations and claimed he was a victim of an unlawful conspiracy, but the court found him not credible and rejected these claims. The Metropolitan Police investigation, led by the central specialist crime command, began in September 2025, and Clarke was released on bail after questioning. The case highlights ongoing scrutiny of Clarke's professional conduct and the legal and police actions following the civil and criminal inquiries.