Pair charged with attempted murder after Sara Sharif’s father attacked in Belmarsh Prison
Daren Streeter, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor in CPS London , said: ‘The Crown Prosecution Service has decided to charge Steven Sansom and Adam Watson with…
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Daren Streeter, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor in CPS London , said: ‘The Crown Prosecution Service has decided to charge Steven Sansom and Adam Watson with attempted murder in connection to an incident at HMP Belmarsh in January 2025. ‘Our prosecutors have worked closely with the Metropolitan Police to establish that there is sufficient evidence to bring the case to court and pursue criminal proceedings. ‘We remind all concerned that proceedings against the defendants are active and they have the right to a fair trial. The Sun reported that Sharif suffered cuts to his neck and face and received medical treatment inside the prison. The Crown Prosecution Service said the pair are due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on August 26.
Furthermore, Sharif, 43, was allegedly ambushed in his cell where his neck was cut with the jagged edge of a tuna tin lid. A lot of them are saying how it couldn't have happened to a more deserving guy.' The pair have been charged with attempted murder and section 18 offences, the CPS said. 'Inmates were not happy he is in there with them and, although the other prisoners are in for heinous crimes, a lot of them don't like people who attack children.
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Daren Streeter, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor in CPS London , said: ‘The Crown Prosecution Service has decided to charge Steven Sansom and Adam Watson with attempted murder in connection to an incident at HMP Belmarsh in January 2025. ‘Our prosecutors have worked closely with the Metropolitan Police to establish that there is sufficient evidence to bring the case to court and pursue criminal proceedings. ‘We remind all concerned that proceedings against the defendants are active and they have the right to a fair trial.
reliability moderate2/5 sourcesThe Sun reported that Sharif suffered cuts to his neck and face and received medical treatment inside the prison.
reliability low1/4 sourcesThe Crown Prosecution Service said the pair are due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on August 26.
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Sharif, 43, was allegedly ambushed in his cell where his neck was cut with the jagged edge of a tuna tin lid.
according to MetroA lot of them are saying how it couldn't have happened to a more deserving guy.' The pair have been charged with attempted murder and section 18 offences, the CPS said.
according to Daily Mail +1'Inmates were not happy he is in there with them and, although the other prisoners are in for heinous crimes, a lot of them don't like people who attack children.
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The Crown Prosecution Service said the pair are due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on August 26.
omitted byRight sidecovered byLeft sideCenterThe Sun reported that Sharif suffered cuts to his neck and face and received medical treatment inside the prison.
omitted byLeft sidecovered byCenterRight sideIt is understood the charges relate to an incident in which Sharif was allegedly ambushed in a cell at the category A prison by two inmates…
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