UK actor Noel Clarke pleads not guilty to six sexual offence charges

LONDON, Oct 21 (Reuters) British actor and filmmaker Noel Clarke appeared in ​a London court on ‌Wednesday and pleaded not guilty to six charges, including two counts of sexual assault. Clarke ‌also ​denied three counts ⁠of voyeurism ⁠and one count of exposing himself, with the allegations spanning 2007 to 2016. The ​50-year-old stood in the dock at Westminster Magistrates ⁠Court and ⁠spoke only to confirm ​his name, date of birth ​and address and enter ‌his not guilty pleas. He was granted bail ahead of his next appearance ⁠at Southwark Crown Court on November 18. Clarke is best known for ⁠writing ‌and starring in Kidulthood (2006), ⁠which explored bullying, drug ​abuse ‌and extreme violence among ​young ⁠people in London, and for a recurring role in sci-fi show Doctor Who . (Reporting by Sam Tobin; editing by ​Sarah Young)