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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Entertainment
Daniel Boffey Chief reporter

Noel Clarke allegations had ‘high public interest’, Guardian editor tells court

Noel Clarke.
Noel Clarke arriving at the Royal Courts of Justice. Photograph: James Veysey/Rex/Shutterstock

The editor-in-chief of the Guardian, Katharine Viner, has told the high court there was a “very high public interest” in reporting allegations made against Noel Clarke after he received a special Bafta award.

In a witness statement, Viner said she believed it was conceivable that the actor’s endorsement by the British academy film awards could lead to an escalation of his allegedly abusive behaviour towards women.

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