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Prison Attack: Sharif Murder Convict Assaulted
26 Aug
Summary
- Two men face charges for allegedly attempting to murder Urfan Sharif.
- The incident occurred on January 1, 2025, within Belmarsh Prison.
- Urfan Sharif is serving a life sentence for his daughter's murder.

Two prisoners, Steven Sansom, 47, and Adam Watson, 39, appeared in court facing accusations of attempting to murder Urfan Sharif. The incident, which allegedly left Sharif with facial cuts, occurred on January 1, 2025, within the high-security Belmarsh Prison. Urfan Sharif is currently incarcerated, serving a life sentence for the murder of his 10-year-old daughter, Sara Sharif. He and Sara's stepmother, Beinash Batool, were convicted of the murder which took place at their residence in Woking, Surrey. Sansom and Watson were informed at Westminster Magistrates' Court that their plea hearing has been set for September 23rd. The legal proceedings continue for the alleged prison assault.