Michael Ward, a young actor known for his roles in "Top Boy" and "Empire of Light," was charged with rape and sexual assault in the United Kingdom.

Top Boy star Michael Ward is facing charges of rape and sexual assault after a woman came forward with her complaint, saying she was assaulted in the United Kingdom in 2023.

Micheal Ward, the British actor known for his roles in Netflix series Top Boy and Steve McQueen’s Small Axe, has been charged with two counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault. London’s Metropolitan Police announced the charges on Friday.