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Steven Sansom and Adam Watson plead not guilty to murder attempt

By Drooid · Sep 23, 2026, 4:06 PM UTC · How we work

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Steven Sansom and Adam Watson pleaded not guilty to attempted murder of Urfan Sharif.
The attack occurred on 1 January 2025 inside a cell at HMP Belmarsh.
Sharif required urgent medical treatment for facial cuts, lacerations and neck injuries.
The defendants also face charges for unauthorised possession of a tin lid and a pen-handle weapon.
The Old Bailey hearing was held via video link from HMP Wakefield on Wednesday.

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Steven Sansom and Adam Watson pleaded not guilty to attempted murder of Urfan Sharif.
The attack occurred on 1 January 2025 inside a cell at HMP Belmarsh.
Sharif required urgent medical treatment for facial cuts, lacerations and neck injuries.
The defendants also face charges for unauthorised possession of a tin lid and a pen-handle weapon.
The Old Bailey hearing was held via video link from HMP Wakefield on Wednesday.