British actor Micheal Ward, who stars in Ari Aster's film 'Eddington,' faces charges of rape and sexual assault stemming from an alleged incident two years ago.

London’s Metropolitan Police confirmed on Friday that the 27-year-old actor from Cheshunt, Hertfordshire has been charged with two counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault. The offences relate to one woman, the force added, and are reported to have taken place in January 2023.

Micheal Ward, the BAFTA-winning star of “Top Boy,” “Small Axe” and “Eddington” has been charged with rape and sexual assault. The 27-yyear has been charged with two count of rape and three counts of sexual assault by the Metropolitan Police, according to the BBC. Variety has reached out to Ward’s reps for comment.