Kevin Spaine, whose voice became famous for saying “Accrington Stanley, who are they” during a 80s milk campaign, has been given a life sentence for murder.
43-year-old Kevin Spaine inflicted “multiple forceful blows” on a man during an attack at a house in Liverpool last July.
According to police, Spaine repeatedly struck 53-year-old Learoy Venner causing brain injury. He then left the scene, without telling anyone.
Venner was later found with serious head injuries and died in hospital.
Spaine, who denied murder, but admitted to manslaughter was found guilty and jailed for a minimum of 18 years at Liverpool crown court.
John Harrison KC told the court that the former child actor’s life had descended into crime and drugs, despite being a “very promising young footballer.”
“[…] he appeared in a very famous advertisement on the television – an advert for milk involving Accrington Stanley,” said John Harrison KC, speaking on behalf of Spaine.
“Shortly afterwards, he sinks into a life of criminality. Twenty years later, he is convicted of murder.”
Spaine’s face didn’t appear on camera during the famous campaign, but said the now famous lines: “Milk? Eurgh” followed by “Accrington Stanley, who are they?”
