His neighbour described him as having a peculiar, childlike personality, exhibiting odd behaviour as a grown man, such as playing with children's toys. Former teachers also described Port's personality as 'quiet'. He was described as being a 'loner' and was often bullied at school during his childhood. When he was a year old, his family moved to Dagenham in East London, where he grew up and where his parents still live. 5 Questions about the police investigation.