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Simon Levy Pleads Not Guilty in Guard Attack Trial

8/17/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Simon Levy pleaded not guilty to assault and intentional strangulation after allegedly stabbing guard Paul Dunne with a pen on 18 February 2026.
Chief Magistrate Tan Ikram transferred the case to London Crown Court for trial on 14 September 2026.
Levy serves a whole-life tariff for the 2025 murders of Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo, 53, and Sheryl Wilkins, 39.
Other officers intervened to separate Levy from guard Paul Dunne and prevent injury.

History

Historical Context

British criminal law has long emphasized incapacitation, one of five core objectives, to protect society. Early case law such as R v Pittwood (1902) established duties that underpin severe sentencing, and the United Kingdom employs life-term sentences, extending that incapacitative tradition. These measures aim to keep dangerous offenders off the streets indefinitely, reflecting a shift toward permanent confinement.

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Story summary

Simon Levy pleaded not guilty to assault and intentional strangulation after allegedly stabbing guard Paul Dunne with a pen on 18 February 2026.
Chief Magistrate Tan Ikram transferred the case to London Crown Court for trial on 14 September 2026.
Levy serves a whole-life tariff for the 2025 murders of Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo, 53, and Sheryl Wilkins, 39.
Other officers intervened to separate Levy from guard Paul Dunne and prevent injury.

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