Actor Noel Clarke is suing BAFTA for defamation, following the Academy’s decision to suspend his membership following allegations of his sexual harassment and bullying.
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Tributes are being paid to a semi-professional footballer who was killed after being knocked down at a car meet.
Sam Harding, 20, from Stockport, was hit by an Audi S3 at the event on an industrial estate in Warrington on Sunday night. A 21-year-old man from Morley, Leeds, was arrested at the scene on suspicion causing death by dangerous driving.
Sam, a midfielder, played non-league football with FC United, Runcorn Linnets, Glossop North End and Ashton Athletic among others and also represented England Schooboys.
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Jimmy Whyte, chairman at Ashton Athletic in Wigan, said: "Ashton Athletic are devastated to hear the news of the passing of 2021/22 first team player Sam Harding. Sam was only at our club for one season and was a huge factor in our improved form since his arrival.
"He is a quiet, well-mannered young man and he will be sorely missed by everyone at the club. All our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends at this terrible time."
FC United academy manager Tom Conroy said: "I worked with Sam in our academy for two years in which he shown to be a very good centre midfielder playing week in week out for the youth team, before eventually training and making appearances for our first team. Technically Sam was one of the best academy players we have ever had, and that was proven when he was successful in England schoolboy trials earning caps for his country.
"He was a very polite lad and a pleasure to coach. Not only did his footballing ability shine but his attitude, work rate and professionalism on and off the pitch was always exemplary, and he was a great role model for his peers. Sam would
Actor Noel Clarke is suing BAFTA for defamation, following the Academy’s decision to suspend his membership following allegations of his sexual harassment and bullying.
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