Met Police ‘investigating Kevin Spacey for second sex assault claim’
Written by News on 22/11/2017
Scotland Yard is reportedly investigating a second alleged sexual assault by actor Kevin Spacey, dating back to 2005.
The Met Police saying they were investigating an allegation that an unidentified man "sexually assaulted another man in 2005 in Lambeth".
They confirmed the alleged assaulter was the same being investigated for another alleged attack in Lambeth in 2008.
"It is alleged a man assaulted another man (Victim 1) in 2008 in Lambeth," the statement reads.
"On Friday, November 17 a further allegation was made about the same man. The allegations are of sexual assaults against a man (Victim 2) in 2005 in Lambeth," it adds.
"Officers from the Child Abuse and Sexual Offences Command are investigating."
According to Variety, sources confirmed the allegations refer to the location of London’s Old Vic theatre, where Spacey was artistic director from 2004 to 2013.
The new allegation was made last week, after the Old Vic said it had received 20 complains of inappropriate behaviour by Spacey.
It is not clear whether the investigation launched by Scotland Yard is a result of the Old Vic’s report.
The first allegation against Spacey was made by actor Anthony Rapp, who accused him of sexual assault.
Spacey said he did "not remember the encounter" but offered "the sincerest apology" if it had taken place.
He has not been charged with any crime.
The Old Vic’s statement comes after Netflix and Sony Pictures cut ties with Spacey, cancelling his show House Of Cards and replacing him in an upcoming film.
(c) Sky News 2017: Met Police ‘investigating Kevin Spacey for second sex assault claim’
