Why did Adam Deacon get sectioned? What is Adam Deacon doing now?

In 2015, Adam Deacon was sectioned under the Mental Health Act and convicted of harassing his former mentor and director Noel Clarke.

Adam Deacon was also charged with possessing an offensive weapon after reportedly threatening members of the public with a “machete-style knife.”

Adam Deacon announced his return to filmmaking with a new project, a British urban action comedy film called Sumotherhood which is expected to hit cinema screens in 2022.

Adam Deacon worked with film writer and director Noel Clarke on projects including the sequel Adulthood, 4.3.2.1. and the one-off television pilot West 10 LDN. Deacon got his breakthrough when he landed a starring role in the urban drama film Kidulthood.

Adam Deacon co-wrote, co-directed and played the lead role in the urban comedy Anuvahood. Adam Deacon’s acting career began with guest appearances in Bill’s New Frock, Shooters, Ali G Indahouse and The Bill.

Adam Deacon has appeared in several feature films, including Bonded by Blood, Jack Falls, Shank, Everywhere and Nowhere and Payback Season.