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Violent Crime · SouthwarkDaniel Levy admits murder of Abdul Kaleem Shaik in Vauxhall flat
Daniel Levy, 48, pleaded guilty to murdering Abdul Kaleem Shaik, 41, at his Vauxhall home on 31 December. Levy, who has a history of mental health issues and a prior manslaughter conviction, told police he believed he was helping Shaik. He will be sentenced on 9 September at the Old Bailey.
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Violent Crime · LambethDaniel Levy jailed for life after second killing in Lambeth
Daniel Levy, 48, admitted stabbing Abdul Kaleem Shaik, 41, in the neck at a Vauxhall flat after telling police 'It’s happened again'. Levy had previously been convicted of killing his grandmother in 2000 and will be sentenced on 9 September 2026.
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