Police officers investigated over handling of sex offender who murdered two women
The Independent Office of Police Conduct is investigating two Metropolitan Police officers for their handling of serial sex offender Simon Levy. Levy was under police monitoring when he committed a series of violent crimes, including two murders.
Why it matters
This case highlights critical failures in police oversight and the management of high-risk offenders, prompting public demand for accountability.
Image source, Met Police Image caption, Levy was found guilty of murdering Sheryl Wilkins (l), 39, and Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo, 53
Two Metropolitan Police officers are being investigated by a watchdog over alleged failures in their handling of a serial sex offender who murdered two women.
Simon Levy, 40, was on bail and being monitored by police when he committed a violent rape in January 2025, and killed Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo, 53, in March of that year and Sheryl Wilkins, 39, five months later.
The Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC) said a police constable was under a gross misconduct investigation and a detective sergeant a misconduct investigation relating to the management of Levy.
The Met, British Transport Police, and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) have admitted to significant shortcomings.
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