How police let a registered sex offender murder and attack women
Summary
A convicted sex offender named Simon Levy killed two women and attacked others in London while police and courts repeatedly failed to keep him in custody. Investigations have revealed serious mistakes by the police, prosecutors, and courts, including delays and wrong assessments of Levy's risk level, allowing him to commit these crimes.Key Facts
- Simon Levy was found guilty of murdering two women and violently raping another in London.
- He was already a convicted sex offender and was on bail during many of the attacks.
- The Metropolitan Police lowered Levy’s risk level before the attacks, a decision now under investigation.
- The police took too long to respond to and classify the crimes, delaying actions to stop Levy.
- British Transport Police also delayed charging Levy for assaults despite video evidence.
- Levy was allowed to keep a stolen travel card, which helped him travel freely and commit crimes.
- Police and prosecutors admitted to errors and apologized to victims’ families.
- Officials described the situation as a "collective system failure" involving multiple agencies.
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