- Two inmates, Steven Sansom and Adam Watson, have denied attempting to murder Urfan Sharif at HMP Belmarsh on New Year's Day.
- The pair pleaded not guilty at the Old Bailey to attempted murder, wounding with intent, and unauthorised possession of offensive weapons.
- Prosecutors allege Watson repeatedly punched Sharif before Sansom applied pressure to his throat and made cutting motions with an object.
- Sharif, who was jailed for life in December for the murder of his 10-year-old daughter Sara, suffered injuries to his face, mouth, and neck.
- Judge Lynn Tayton KC remanded both men in custody ahead of a two-week trial scheduled to start on 19 July next year.
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Prison inmates deny trying to murder Sara Sharif’s father in jail cell
