An alleged serial killer has gone on trial accused of drugging, raping and murdering four young men, as well a string of sex crimes against a further eight men
Stephen Port, from Barking, east London, appeared at the Old Bailey accused of four counts of murder, seven of rape, four of assault by penetration and 10 of administering a substance with intent.
The 41-year-old appeared in the dock wearing a white shirt with blue stripes, a blue tie and navy blue trousers. Port has already pleaded not guilty to all the charges, which allegedly took place between 2011 and 2015.
The jury has been sworn in and the prosecution will begin to outline the case at 2pm on Wednesday.
