Try GOLD - Free
Top Boy actor in court facing charges of rape and sexual assault
The Guardian
|August 29, 2025
Micheal Ward, the Bafta-winning actor who starred in Top Boy and Blue Story, has appeared in court on charges of rape and sexual assault.
Ward, 27, who is also known for roles in shows and films including Small Axe, The Old Guard and Empire of Light, appeared at Thames magistrates court yesterday wearing dark glasses and a black jacket. He spoke to confirm his name, address and date of birth during a short hearing.
The actor, from Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, did not enter any pleas and was granted conditional bail. He will appear at Snaresbrook crown court on 25 September.
This story is from the August 29, 2025 edition of The Guardian.
Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 10,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MORE STORIES FROM The Guardian
The Guardian
Stand up to Trump, US Democrats will urge Europe at Munich talks
Leading US Democratic politicians will use a crucial security summit this weekend to urge European leaders to stand up to Donald Trump amid continuing divisions over how far the continent should go to keep the unpredictable US president onside.
3 mins
February 13, 2026
The Guardian
Maybe there was a way to avoid this PR car crash, but officials did not take it
To be a Olympic-class skeleton racer requires extraordinary guts, as the corners loom and then whoosh past at frightening speed.
3 mins
February 13, 2026
The Guardian
Plant-based food firms plead with EU to save their 'bacon'
Plant-based food companies have urged the European Commission not to ban the use of words such as “sausage”, “bacon” and “burger” for non-meat products.
1 mins
February 13, 2026
The Guardian
Staying power Tuchel signs new deal to 2028 and targets World Cup glory
Thomas Tuchel believes he can lead England to a victorious World Cup this summer in what he hopes will be the first of multiple successes with the national team after signing a surprise contract extension.
2 mins
February 13, 2026
The Guardian
Game must reject cynical and clueless electioneering of Ratcliffe
He has already shown himself to be a terrible football club owner at Old Trafford; now the tax exile's ill-informed diatribe about immigration has fanned other flames
6 mins
February 13, 2026
The Guardian
Making kids' language more mellifluous needn't cause a kerfuffle, says Susie Dent
Children’s vocabulary is shrinking as reading loses out to screen time, according to the lexicographer Susie Dent, who is urging families to read, talk and play word games to boost language development.
2 mins
February 13, 2026
The Guardian
'She's full of ideas' Antonia Romeo, the woman tipped to be next cabinet secretary
Antonia Romeo is nota typical civil servant, according to almost everyone who has worked with or met her in a professional context.
2 mins
February 13, 2026
The Guardian
Guardian nominated for more than 20 honours
The Guardian has been nominated for more than 20 honours at this year’s Press Awards, including for website of the year, daily newspaper of the year and newspaper of the year (daily and Sunday).
2 mins
February 13, 2026
The Guardian
'He is deeply unpopular' Why everyone seems to have it in for the embattled PM
In yet another confusing and chaotic period for British politics there is one thing on which just about everyone can agree: Keir Starmer is unpopular.
3 mins
February 13, 2026
The Guardian
Leadership Union boss says Rayner should be given top job
The head of a Labour-affiliated union has called for Angela Rayner to replace Keir Starmer, warning he risks leading his party into a heavy election defeat to Reform UK.
1 min
February 13, 2026
Listen
Translate
Change font size