Noel Clarke, the actor best known for his appearances in Doctor Who and the film Kidulthood, appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court on Wednesday where he pleaded not guilty to sexual offence charges.
Clarke entered the not guilty plea during the brief hearing. The appearance was an initial procedural step in the criminal process at the magistrates' court.
Clarke has been a prominent figure in British film and television. The hearing at Westminster Magistrates Court centred on the formal processing of the charges and the entry of plea rather than on evidence or testimony.
The case will now proceed through the criminal justice system. Court officials did not provide additional details about any forthcoming hearings or case timetables at the appearance on Wednesday.