
Micheal Ward, the famous Jamaican-born English actor, has been charged with two counts of r@pe.
The 27-year-old Top Boy actor, who has also starred in a string of hit movies, will appear at Thames Magistrates' Court on Thursday, August 28.
Ward, of Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, is charged with two counts of r@pe and three counts of s£xual ass@ult.
The offences relate to one woman and are reported to have 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.'
Catherine Baccas, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS London South, 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 r@pe, two counts of assault by penetration, and one count of s£xual ass@ult 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.'