The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating Metropolitan Police officers over their handling of Simon Levy, who was convicted of murdering two women.
Levy was found guilty at the Old Bailey on Friday of two counts of murder, two counts of rape, grievous bodily harm with intent, and non-fatal suffocation. He was remanded into custody ahead of sentencing on August 12. The IOPC confirmed its investigation began in January following a voluntary conduct referral from the Metropolitan Police and remains ongoing.
The watchdog is examining the management of Levy over a four-year period, from his first sexual assault conviction in September 2021 up to his arrest in September 2025. The IOPC stated that issuing misconduct or gross misconduct notices does not necessarily mean disciplinary proceedings will follow.
Levy had been released from prison on license in February 2023 and was briefly returned to custody in May 2024 after being accused of rape and breaching his license conditions, though he was not charged with those offenses. The jury heard during his trial that Levy had a history of convictions for attacking women dating back to July 2018, including an assault on a prison officer in 2022.
An IOPC spokesperson said the investigation is examining whether action could or should have been taken to prevent Levy's reoffending and if officers involved in his management followed policies, procedures, and training. The spokesperson added that the IOPC is also assessing whether any learning, individual, force-wide, or national changes should be implemented in light of the events under investigation.