British Transport Police and the Metropolitan Police have issued appeals for more victims of Simon Levy to come forward, following accusations of a "litany of failures" by investigators that allowed him to commit further offenses. Levy, 40, was known to police as a sexual predator but was able to target and kill two women and rape a third before his arrest in September 2025.
Andrea Simons, London's victims' commissioner, has called for a comprehensive review into the "failure to monitor him appropriately," stating that a lack of restrictions and inadequate oversight enabled Levy's crimes. "There was a lack of restrictions that could have been placed on him and a failure to monitor him appropriately - so all of those things, I think, we need answers to now," Simons told BBC Breakfast.
Police Investigations Underway
The Independent Office of Police Conduct (IOPC) has confirmed that two police officers are under investigation for their roles in handling Levy's case. One police constable is being investigated for gross misconduct, while a detective sergeant faces a misconduct investigation.
The Metropolitan Police, British Transport Police, and the Crown Prosecution Service have all acknowledged shortcomings in the monitoring of Levy between his first conviction for sexual assault in September 2021 and his eventual arrest for murder. Investigators are actively exploring whether Levy is responsible for any other unsolved incidents, including deaths, but have so far not identified any further victims.
Levy is known to have attacked at least 10 women on public transport in London, often choosing busy carriages for his assaults. Police are urging any individuals who believe they may have been a victim of Levy to contact authorities, as more women may recognize him as their attacker but have not yet reported their experiences.