‘Top Boy’ and ‘Eddington’ actor Micheal Ward charged with sexual assault and rape by the London Police

British actor Micheal Ward, best known for his breakout role as Jamie in Top Boy and his recent appearance in the film Eddington, has officially been charged by London’s Metropolitan Police with serious s*xual offences, including r*pe and s*xual assault. The actor, aged 27 and originally Jamaican‑born, now faces two counts of rape and three counts of s*xual assault stemming from allegations made by one woman about incidents said to have occurred in January 2023.

The Crown Prosecution Service gave the green light for charges after reviewing the evidence, and Ward is set to appear before Thames Magistrates’ Court on 28 August 2025. In a brief statement, Ward has firmly denied the allegations, expressing confidence that the legal process will clear his name. Inquiries are ongoing, and we should tread carefully, respecting both the seriousness of the accusations and the principle of a fair trial.

Micheal Ward charged with s*xual assault and r*pe by the London Police

Micheal Ward is being laid with formal charges by the Metropolitan Police. Authorities say the charges include two counts of rape and three counts of s*xual assault, all connected to allegations from a single woman reportedly involving incidents in January 2023.

The CPS, London South branch, has reviewed the police file and authorised those charges, which reportedly include two counts of assault by p*netration as well as one count of s*xual assault, though much of the public reporting simplifies that to three s*xual assault charges alongside the two r*pe counts. Detective Superintendent Scott Ware, the lead investigator, reassured that “our specialist officers continue to support the woman who has come forward” and noted the emotional toll these investigations often take on victims.

Ward, who hails from Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, will appear at Thames Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 28 August 2025. He has denied the allegations publicly:

“I deny the charges against me entirely. I have cooperated fully with the police throughout their investigation and will continue to cooperate,” he said, adding he has “full faith” that his name will eventually be cleared.

Though he's in the spotlight now for troubling reasons, Ward's career has seen rapid ups: he won the BAFTA Rising Star Award in 2020, earned a supporting‑actor BAFTA nod for Small Axe in 2021, and a Best Supporting Actor nomination for Empire of Light in 2022. He also appears in the upcoming neo‑Western satire Eddington, opposite Pedro Pascal and Joaquin Phoenix, which is expected to debut in UK theatres next month.

Catherine Baccas, deputy chief crown prosecutor, emphasised the importance of not allowing commentary or online speculation to interfere with the legal process:

“It is vital that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.”

Ward has his day in court, and until then, it’s recognized as just allegations in the public record. As the case unfolds, supporters on both sides will be watching and discussing. Whether this marks a shocking turn in Ward’s career or a legal ordeal that ends in exoneration hinges on how the evidence fares under the weight of due process.