Simon Levy victims urged to come forward as police accused of 'litany of failures'
Police are urging victims of convicted sexual predator Simon Levy to come forward following revelations of systemic failures in monitoring him. Two police officers are currently under investigation for misconduct regarding their handling of the case.
Why it matters
This case highlights critical failures in law enforcement oversight and the protection of vulnerable individuals from repeat offenders.
Figure caption, Watch footage from a Levy sexual assault victim that was passed to police
Police have urged more victims of Simon Levy to come forward, as London's victims' commissioner said a "litany of failures" had allowed him to kill two women and rape a third.
Andrea Simons said a review into the "failure to monitor him appropriately" was needed after it emerged the 40-year-old was able to target his victims despite being known to police as a sexual predator.
British Transport Police (BTP) said women who recognised Levy as their attacker should report it, while the Metropolitan Police said it had actively investigated whether he had more victims, including further murders.
Meanwhile, the police watchdog confirmed two officers are being investigated over their handling of Levy.
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