'Doctor Who' actor Noel Clarke pleads 'not guilty' to sexual offence charges

Actor Noel Clarke poses for photographers at the British Academy Film Awards Nominees Party at Kensington Palace in London, Britain February 11, 2017.

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".He also co-wrote the Sky drama 'Bulletproof' alongside Ashley Walters.The criminal charges follow an investigation by London’s Metropolitan Police and authorisation from the UK's Crown Prosecution Service, which reviewed a file of evidence last month.Clarke is scheduled to make his next court appearance on November 18