Simon Levy receives whole‑life order, others jailed for 30 and 14 years

MyLondon reported that the Old Bailey handed down three high‑profile custodial sentences on 26 June and 29 August 2026, affecting public safety across London. Simon Levy received a whole‑life order for the murders of two women, Bradley Dilsworth was sentenced to 30 years for a series of child sex offences, and Ross Davidson was given 14 years for a string of sexual crimes committed in 2022.

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Levy, 40, escalated from sexual assaults on the London Underground to suffocating Carmenza Valencia‑Trujillo and Sheryl Wilkins in 2025. The two murders took place in separate boroughs. Valencia‑Trujillo was discovered in an almost vacant block on the Aylesbury estate in Walworth, Southwark, while Wilkins’ body was found behind a car park wall near Tottenham High Road. A third woman had been raped in the same car park weeks before the killings, and her delayed interview was cited as a systemic failure that allowed Levy to remain on bail.

“You are clearly someone who ruthlessly exploits others for your own personal sexual satisfaction,” said the judge.

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During sentencing, the presiding judge warned that Levy’s pattern of exploiting women for sexual gratification left a lasting scar on the community. The judge’s remarks were reported by MyLondon as a stark reminder of the need for vigilant policing.

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Bradley Dilsworth 30‑year term

MyLondon reported that Bradley Dilsworth, 69, a former foster carer, was found guilty of 22 offences involving the sexual abuse of girls between 2002 and 2010. The Metropolitan Police described his conduct as involving drug‑ging and raping victims at his home on Phoenix Close in Walthamstow.

One survivor of Dilsworth’s abuse gave an emotional impact statement, describing feelings of contamination and a desire to cleanse herself. The statement was read aloud in court and highlighted the long‑term psychological damage caused by his actions.

Ross Davidson 14‑year sentence

MyLondon reported that Ross Davidson, 38, a former pop‑band frontman, faced 17 sexual offences including one rape, all stemming from incidents recorded in 2022. He was arrested after digital evidence linked him to the crimes and the court imposed a 14‑year term.

Davidson’s case expanded after investigators recovered additional video footage from his seized devices. The additional material led to three further serious sexual offence charges in July 2024, which were later incorporated into the 2022 indictment.

Wider sentencing trend

The three verdicts form part of a broader pattern of lengthy custodial sentences handed out in 2026 for serious sexual and violent crimes in London. The Crown Prosecution Service noted an increase in convictions for offences involving vulnerable victims, prompting calls for enhanced safeguarding measures.

All three sentences were pronounced in open court and are now recorded on the National Offender Management Service database. The victims’ impact statements were read publicly, and the families were advised that the offenders will remain in custody for the full terms unless a successful appeal is lodged.