Kevin Spacey: Jurors told actor is a 'sexual bully' during sex assault trial

Kevin Spacey is a "sexual bully" who assaults other men, jurors have been told by the prosecution at the outset of his trial.

The American actor is facing 12 charges in a British trial, covering allegations made by four men stretching from 2001 to 2013.

He appeared at London Southwark Crown Court on Friday to hear the first day of evidence being given against him.

The 63-year-old denies all the allegations.

Prosecutor Christine Agnew opened a trial that is expected to last for a month by setting out the allegations levelled at Mr Spacey.

She told jurors he is "a man who sexually assaults other men" and described him as someone who "delights in making others feel powerless and uncomfortable".

She told jurors to concentrate on the evidence and not to feel "starstruck" or "overwhelmed" because of Mr Spacey's fame.

In January, the actor pleaded not guilty to three counts of indecent assault, three counts of sexual assault and one count of causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent.

He also previously denied four further charges of sexual assault and one count of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.

The four men who have made the allegations are entitled to anonymity under the law.