Simon Levy, described by multiple outlets as a double murderer, denies attacking a Belmarsh prison officer. Reporting says he is accused of stabbing the officer with a pen and then trying to strangle him. Yahoo UK News and the Evening Standard both refer to the alleged stabbing and throttling, while Sky News and the Daily Mail focus on Levy’s denial of the charge.
Levy appears at Westminster Magistrates’ Court via videolink, according to the Evening Standard. The outlets describe the case as centring on events that allegedly occur while he is awaiting trial for murder. Sky News and the Daily Mail both state that the allegation involves the officer being stabbed first and then grabbed or throttled, though details are presented through the court process.
Overall, the shared points across the coverage are the identity of the defendant, the location at Belmarsh, the alleged method involving a pen and strangulation, and Levy’s denial. The key difference is emphasis: some outlets lead with the prosecution’s allegation, while others foreground Levy’s denial.
