Two prisoners accused of attacking Sara Sharif's father in jail

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Sept, 12:44

Two inmates are accused of attacking Urfan Sharif at HMP Belmarsh on New Year's Day 2025.

Steven Sansom, 47, and Adam Watson, 39, face accusations of attacking Urfan Sharif, who is serving a life sentence for murdering his ten-year-old daughter Sara Sharif. It is alleged that Sansom invited Sharif into a cell where Watson waited. Both men deny the charges.

How it is being reported

• Prisoners deny trying to kill father of murdered 10-year-old schoolgirl Sara Sharif in jail cell with makeshift weaponsDaily Mail · 23 Sept, 12:25
• Inmates 'tried to murder' Sara Sharif's dad in prison 'armed with makeshift weapons'The Mirror · 23 Sept, 11:07

In this story: Urfan Sharif · Steven Sansom · Adam Watson · Sara Sharif · HMP Belmarsh

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