Stephen Port identified as ‘significant witness’ after first murder, inquest hears

On morning Anthony Walgate was found dead, police were aware of previous rape allegation against serial killer

The serial killer Stephen Port was identified as a significant witness" and police knew of a previous male rape allegation against him within hours of the body of his first murder victim being found, an inquest has heard.

Notes made by Ch Supt Andy Ewing, borough commander at Barking and Dagenham police, on the morning Anthony Walgate's body was found, read caller previous sex assault", referencing an allegation found on the police national computer (PNC).