Former Doctor Who star is also facing allegations of exposure and sexual assault by touching

The actor Noel Clarke has been arrested over an attempted rape, which allegedly took place in 2007.

The former Doctor Who star is also facing allegations of exposure and sexual assault by touching.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan police said: “A man in his 50s was arrested on suspicion of attempted rape, exposure and sexual assault by touching on Tuesday 10 February. He was interviewed by detectives.

“This arrest relates to a sexual offence, which is alleged to have taken place in 2007 in London against a woman in her 20s.