Kevin Spacey: Prosecutors considering sexual assault charge against Oscar-winning actor

A sexual assault charge against Kevin Spacey is being considered by prosecutors in Los Angeles.

The police investigation in California, reports of which emerged on Wednesday, adds to three already active against the two-time Oscar-winning actor in London.

Prosecutors from the Los Angeles District Attorney's industry sex crimes task force are considering bringing a charge over a claim that Spacey attacked a man in West Hollywood in October 1992.

A spokeswoman for the department said that the force's special victims bureau began an investigation into allegations of a sexual assault involving Spacey in December.

Accused: Kevin Spacey
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The Standard has approached representatives of Spacey for comment.

District attorney spokesman Greg Risling confirmed the investigation and said the case was handed to prosecutors on April 5 for review.

Scotland Yard has been investigating allegations of sexual assault on three men in London, spanning from 2005 to 2008.

As movie mogul Harvey Weinstein's downfall spread throughout Hollywood, Spacey was one of the first to face public allegations.

Actor Anthony Rapp was the first to make an allegation, claiming he was 14 when a 26-year-old Spacey made a sexual advance to him in 1986.

Spacey, now 58, said he did not remember the encounter but apologised for any "inappropriate drunken behaviour".

Additional reporting from the Press Association.

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