Micheal Ward, the award-winning Jamaican-born English actor best known for his role in Top Boy, has been charged with two counts of r@pe and multiple s£xual offences.
The 27-year-old actor, who has starred in several hit movies and TV shows, is set to appear at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
According to authorities, Ward, who resides in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, faces two counts of r@pe, two counts of assault by penetration, and one count of s£xual ass@ult. The alleged offences involve a single woman and are said to have occurred in January 2023.
Detective Superintendent Scott Ware, who is leading the investigation, confirmed that specialist officers are supporting the woman who came forward.
“We know investigations of this nature can have a significant impact on those who make reports,” he said.
In a statement, 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.”
She also reminded the public about the importance of allowing due process.
“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 any way prejudice these proceedings,” Baccas added.
