Hollywood star Kevin Spacey tearful as he is cleared of sex offences

The verdict was returned on Wednesday afternoon at Southwark Crown Court

Actor Kevin Spacey had been on trial at Southwark Crown Court accused of sexually assaulting four men in the period between 2001 and 2013. Picture: Lucy North/PA Wire

Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey had tears in his eyes as a jury cleared him of nine sex offences.

The Hollywood star, 64, had been on trial at Southwark Crown Court accused of sexually assaulting four men in the period between 2001 and 2013.