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IOPC considering reopening investigation into Met Police handling of deaths of Anthony Walgate, Gabriel Kovari, Daniel Whitworth and Jack Taylor

Factual summary of a published IOPC investigation, covering the incident, key findings and outcome.

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Published
2021-12-10
Investigation type
directed
Force involved
Metropolitan Police Service

What was investigated

The IOPC is assessing whether to reopen their investigation into the Metropolitan Police Service's handling of inquiries into the deaths of four men murdered by Stephen Port. This consideration follows new developments during inquests into the deaths.

Key findings

  • The investigation concluded in August 2018.
  • No case to answer for gross misconduct was found against individual officers.
  • The performance of nine officers fell below the required standard.
  • Seven officers received feedback known as management action.
  • Two officers were subject to formal unsatisfactory performance procedures.
  • One officer underwent informal learning to improve practice.
  • Consideration is being given to reopening the investigation due to new information.
  • The investigation examined potential impact based on the belief the men were gay.

Outcome

The investigation's findings indicated no individual officer had gross misconduct cases to answer. However, the performance of several officers prompted management actions and further review.

Read the full report on policeconduct.gov.uk

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Last reviewed: 13 July 2026 · Next review due: 13 January 2027

This is a factual summary of a report published by the Independent Office for Police Conduct. Individuals are referred to exactly as the source report anonymises them. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with the IOPC · Summarised 2026-07-13.