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Crime & Safety · LondonSimon Levy jailed for life after Met and CPS errors let him kill twice
Simon Levy, 40, was sentenced to a whole-life prison term at the Old Bailey for the murders of two women in 2025. Police and prosecution errors allowed him to remain free after the first killing, leading to a second murder in Tottenham five months later. The Met and CPS have admitted failings.
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Crime & Safety · LondonSimon Levy convicted of two murders and rape after police and court failures
Simon Levy, 40, was found guilty at the Old Bailey of murdering Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo and Sheryl Wilkins in 2025. Authorities admitted systemic failures, including bail decisions that allowed him to commit further attacks. Two officers are under investigation by the IOPC.
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