BAFTA winner Micheal Ward faces serious legal allegations, sending shockwaves through the entertainment industry.
Micheal Ward Charged with Two Counts of R@pe and S*xual Assault
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London’s Metropolitan Police have confirmed that actor micheal Ward has been formally charged with multiple offenses. The charges include two counts of r@pe,two counts of assault by penetration,and one count of s*xual assault.These allegations stem from incidents involving a single woman,reportedly occurring in January 2023. Detective Superintendent Scott Ware of the Metropolitan Police stated that specialist officers are providing support to the complainant, acknowledging the meaningful impact such investigations can have.
Ward has denied all charges. He is scheduled to appear at Thames Magistrates’ Court on August 28, 2025.
BREAKING: BAFTA winner and Top Boy actor Micheal Ward has been charged with two counts of rape and three counts of sexual assaulthttps://t.co/TC2ROCL7wW
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Industry Fallout and Legal Proceedings
In light of the charges, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has issued a statement emphasizing the importance of maintaining the integrity of the legal process. Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor Catherine Baccas stressed that “It is vital that there should be no reporting,commentary,or sharing of data online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.” In response to the allegations, Ward’s UK-based agency, Olivia Bell management, has reportedly dropped him. His U.S. representation at CAA has not yet changed thier status.
Ward’s Career and Upcoming Projects
Micheal Ward,a Jamaican-born actor,gained significant recognition for his role in the 2019 film Blue Story. His career trajectory accelerated when he received the BAFTA Rising star Award in 2020. He further cemented his status with his performances in the popular series Top Boy, which aired from 2019 to 2022.
Ward’s recent work includes a role in Ari Aster’s film Eddington, starring alongside Joaquin Phoenix and Pedro Pascal.The film is slated for a UK release on August 22.
Last Updated on July 25, 2025 by 247 news Around The World
