United Kingdom, July 25 -- Top Boy actor Micheal Ward has been charged with two counts of rape.

The 27-year-old actor - who won the EE Rising Star BAFTA award in 2020 - will appear at Thames Magistrates' Court on Thursday, August 28 for two counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault against a woman.

Detective Superintendent Scott Ware, whose team is leading the Met Police's investigation, told MailOnline: "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."

Catherine Baccas, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS London South, said: "Having carefully reviewed a file of evidence, the Crown Prosecution Service has ...