Simon Levy, currently serving a sentence for double murder, appeared in court to face charges related to an alleged assault on a prison officer at HMP Belmarsh. Prosecutors allege that Levy attacked the guard using a pen and attempted to strangle him during the encounter. Levy has formally denied these allegations, entering a plea of not guilty to the charges brought against him.

The two outlets reporting on the incident differ slightly in their focus regarding the legal specifics. Sky News focuses on the defendant's denial of the specific violent acts, framing the story around the accused's rebuttal of the stabbing and strangulation claims. Conversely, The Independent emphasizes the formal legal charges, noting that Levy faces counts of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and intentional strangulation. While both outlets confirm the nature of the alleged violence, the discrepancy lies in whether the narrative centers on the defendant's denial or the specific legal statutes under which he is being prosecuted.