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.

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.

Top Boy star Michael Ward has been charged with rape and sexual assault, the Metropolitan Police have announced.