Police issue sex killer description

Detectives hunting the killer of five London homosexuals have issued a description of man they wish to interview. The man was last seen with Emanuel Spiteri, the fifth victim, shortly before he was strangled at his home in south- east London on 13 June.

Detective Chief Superintendent Ken John said the man was white, aged between 30 and 40, heavily built, at least 6ft tall, with a full or fat face and short, dark brown hair. He was clean shaven and had discoloured teeth.