A court has heard allegations that actor Micheal Ward raped and sexually assaulted a woman he met at a nightclub in London in 2023.
Ward, 28, is best known for his roles in Blue Story and the Netflix series Top Boy. He denies all the allegations and says the sexual activity was consensual.
Trial Begins at Snaresbrook Crown Court
The trial is taking place at Snaresbrook Crown Court.
Charges Against Micheal Ward
Micheal Ward faces two charges of rape and three charges of sexual assault.
He has pleaded not guilty to all five charges.
Woman Gives Evidence
Police Interview Played in Court
Jurors listened to a recorded police interview with the complainant.
The woman said she felt “numb” and “scared” during the alleged incident.
She also told police that she wanted the experience to end.
Events Before the Alleged Assault
The woman told the court that she met Micheal Ward at a party in a nightclub in north-east London.
Meeting at the Nightclub
She recognised Ward from his television and film roles.
She said she felt flattered when he asked for her Snapchat details. read more
Later, she went with Ward to a friend’s Mercedes, where they kissed. She agreed to some intimate touching.
Alleged Incident in the Car
Prosecution’s Case
Prosecutors told the court that Ward later invited the woman and her friends to another party.
They allege that he raped and sexually assaulted the woman in a car near the second location.
The woman said she tried to leave the vehicle, but Ward allegedly told her to close the door.
Micheal Ward Denies the Allegations
Defence Position
Ward denied the allegations during a police interview.
He said all sexual activity between them was consensual and that both agreed to what happened.
Micheal Ward’s Acting Career
Award-Winning Actor
Micheal Ward was born in Jamaica and later moved to London.
He became well known for his performances in Top Boy and Blue Story.
In 2020, he won the BAFTA Rising Star Award.
Trial Continues
No Verdict Yet
The trial is continuing, and the court has not reached a verdict.
Ward denies all the charges. know more
Both the prosecution and the defence will continue presenting their evidence before the court reaches a decision.
