By ARTHUR PARASHAR, SENIOR REPORTER

Published: 03:30 EDT, 8 September 2025 | Updated: 10:15 EDT, 8 September 2025

A 40-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a woman who was found dead in north London last month. 

Simon Levy is accused of murdering Sheryl Wilkins, 39, who was discovered in High Road, Tottenham, on August 24.

Levy, of Beaufoy Road, Tottenham, appeared at Highbury Magistrates’ Court today and will return to the dock at the Old Bailey on Wednesday. 

Ms Wilkins was found unresponsive at around 7.30am on August 24 but tragically died at the scene.

Police launched an investigation following an inconclusive post-mortem result. 

Levy was arrested on suspicion of murdering Ms Wilkins on September 4 and charged on September 7. 

While in police custody, he was also charged with Section 18 grievous bodily harm with intent, intentional strangulation and two counts of rape relating to a second woman. 

Sheryl Wilkins (pictured) was found unresponsive at around 7.30am on August 24 but tragically died at the scene

Sheryl Wilkins (pictured) was found unresponsive at around 7.30am on August 24 but tragically died at the scene

Simon Levy, of Beaufoy Road, Tottenham, appeared at Highbury Magistrates' Court today (pictured in court sketch)

Simon Levy, of Beaufoy Road, Tottenham, appeared at Highbury Magistrates’ Court today (pictured in court sketch)

Levy is accused of murdering Ms Wilkins, 39, who was discovered in High Road (pictured), Tottenham, on August 24

Levy is accused of murdering Ms Wilkins, 39, who was discovered in High Road (pictured), Tottenham, on August 24

The 35-year-old woman, who cannot currently be named due to the nature of the offences, was also allegedly attacked on High Road. The incident was reported on January 25.

Wearing a prison issue grey tracksuit, Levy appeared at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court speaking only to confirm his name, date of birth and address.

He was seen in the dock wearing dark black glasses and his lawyer Jason Lartey told the court that he was ‘blind in one eye’ and ‘can’t see without his prescription glasses’.

District Judge Elizabeth Baker remanded Levy in custody until Wednesday and said: ‘Your hearing at the crown court will be at the Old Bailey on the 10 September when, if you wish, you may make a bail application.’

Both victims’ families are receiving support from specially trained officers. 

The force said its investigation was continuing and asked anyone with information to contact police on 101, quoting 1721/24AUG, or anonymously at Crimestoppers on 0800 111 555. 

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Man, 40, is charged with murder of woman, 39, who was found dead in Tottenham