Bafta Suspends Noel Clarke Over Harassment Claims.

Actor and director noel clarke has been suspended by bafta after allegations of sexual harassment, weeks after he turned into provided one in all its top prizes. In a assertion, bafta said it made the decision "in light of the allegations of serious misconduct" inside the dad or mum.

The kidulthood and doctor who actor, forty five, became given the extraordinary british contribution to cinema prize at a rite on 10 april. Clarke has stated he "vehemently" denies "any sexual misconduct or wrongdoing".

In a statement he said he meant to "protect myself in opposition to these fake allegations", including: "in a 20-yr profession, he had positioned inclusivity and variety at the forefront of his work and never had a grievance made towards his.

"if each person who has labored with me has ever felt uncomfortable or disrespected, he really apologise." The father or mother says it has spoken to 20 girls who made the allegations, all of whom knew clarke in a professional ability.

Bafta said it changed into suspending his membership and the lately presented honour "immediately and until in addition be aware". Clarke wrote and starred in the acclaimed film trilogy kidulthood, maturity and brotherhood, and directed of them.

The actor turned into first recognised by way of bafta in 2009, whilst he received the growing celebrity prize. Control and manufacturing agency 42 m&p said: "noel clarke turned into a patron of 42 m&p until april this yr however the agency now not represents him." He is presently starring in itv drama viewpoint, showing on the channel this week.