Tottenham car park in Simon Levy murder case still unsafe, reidents say

But trying to get the owners, leaseholders, police or the council to take ultimate responsibility for safety at the site, or even to work together to come up with a solution, has been challenging.

Each party points to another as being the one who should step up.

A spokesperson for Tottenham Hotspur Football Club, which owns the land, said it had “continued to engage with B&M regarding concerns raised about the site and have reminded them of their responsibilities as the operator. As a result, B&M will now be taking necessary measures to secure the site.”

B&M said: “We take this responsibility (creating a safe environment for customers and the wider community) extremely seriously and are actively working with the landlord to invest in measures available to us as a leaseholder and implement any further steps that may be appropriate. These measures will be in place by the end of September.”

They added: “We would also look to the Metropolitan Police to take firm and effective action to combat any illegal activity around this store.”

The Metropolitan Police, meanwhile, said it had “recently deployed specialist officers across Haringey and Enfield to protect people involved in street‑based sex work”.

“This [police] work enhances existing policing and involves apprehending individuals who exploit vulnerable people, and rebuilding trust with women at risk through partnerships with charities and local authorities.”

Haringey Council said: “We acknowledge the public outrage and fully recognise concerns about crime and safety around the B&M car park.

“While we have been working closely with the police and local partners to secure environmental improvements such as enhanced lighting, CCTV, and wider site management, we must recognise that the issues with this location, as well as the case of Simon Levy itself, extend far beyond the physical environment alone.”

The council added that “fundamental changes” relating to “exploitation, vulnerability, deprivation and community safety” required a “holistic approach and a co-ordinated response from a range of agencies as well as partners from the voluntary and community sector”.