"He is charged with the murder of Sheryl Wilkins, 39, who was found on Tottenham High Road, north London at 7.30am on 24 August. Police say she was pronounced dead at the scene. The Metropolitan police say Levy was arrested on 4 September and while in custody was charged with a separate attack on a 35-year-old woman, with the incident having also taken place on Tottenham High Road. Levy is charged with grievous bodily harm, rape and intentional suffocation, the Crown Prosecution Service said."
"The court was told that he is blind in one eye and the district judge allowed Levy to wear sunglasses during the hearing, and also to remain seated in the dock because he said he could not stand. He spoke slowly and quietly to confirm his identity to District Judge Elizabeth Baker. Levy, of Tottenham, north London, will next appear at the central criminal court on Wednesday."
Simon Levy, 40, appeared at Highbury Corner magistrates court charged with the murder of 39-year-old Sheryl Wilkins, who was found on Tottenham High Road on 24 August and pronounced dead at the scene. Levy was arrested on 4 September and while in custody was charged over a separate incident on Tottenham High Road involving a 35-year-old woman, reported on 25 January. Charges include grievous bodily harm, rape and intentional suffocation, with further arrest on suspicion of two counts of rape and grievous bodily harm relating to another victim. Levy is blind in one eye, was allowed sunglasses and to remain seated, and will next appear at the central criminal court. The Metropolitan Police are appealing for witnesses or information via 101 or Crimestoppers.
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