‘Grindr serial killer’ identified as significant witness with previous rape allegation against him after first victim’s death
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Serial killer Stephen Port was identified as a “significant” witness who had been accused of raping and drugging a man within hours of his first victim’s death, an inquest has heard. He said his first impression was that the death could be “potentially suspicious” because there appeared to be a footprint-shape on Mr Walgate’s chest, but it was later found not to be a bruise. open image in gallery Fashion student Anthony Walgate, 23, was Stephen Port’s first victim in June 2014 Insp Learmonth said he had no recollection of being told of the allegations but agreed the information was “very significant”. Ms Kynaston said that Mr Walgate’s young age made a natural death in the street “unlikely” and added: “I couldn’t see any assault injuries, the small amber bottle potentially could have been drugs.
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