Top Boy actor, Micheal Ward charged with two counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault

Jamaican-born English actor, Micheal Ward, has been charged with two counts of rape.  

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 rape and three counts of sexual assault.

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 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.’

Share on:  Whatsapp  Twitter  Facebook