Michael Ward, the British actor known for his role in Netflix‘s popular series Top Boy has been charged with rape and sexual assault connected to alleged events that took place in 2023.

The 27-year-old Jamaican-born performer is slated to appear before the Thames Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, Aug. 28 to answer to the charges, People reports. He is currently facing two counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault levied by an accuser who remains unnamed by UK police.

“Our specialist officers continue to support the woman who has come forward – we know investigations of this nature can have significant impact on those who make reports,” said Detective Superintendent Scott Ware, whose team is leading the investigation for Metropolitan Police.

Ward has not been arrested in connection

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