Convicted child killer Urfan Sharif was viciously attacked in his HMP Belmarsh cell on New Year’s Day. The 43-year-old suffered deep slashes to his neck and face, reportedly from a makeshift weapon crafted from a tuna can lid. His assailant? Notorious double murderer Steven Sansom, who cornered Sharif while another inmate held the door shut.
Brutal Prison Attack Planned and Executed
Sources inside the high-security prison reveal the assault was carefully organised. Sharif was rushed to the prison medical unit, where he received multiple stitches. The wounds are said to be life-changing, leaving scars that won’t fade.
Why Was Sharif Targeted?
Prison insiders say Sharif has been a marked man since day one. The details of Sara Sharif’s horrifying murder – his own daughter, 10, who suffered 71 injuries including burns, bites, and fractures – have made him a prime target among inmates. One source told us:
“Sharif has had a target on his back from the moment he arrived. Inmates don’t tolerate child killers. It was only a matter of time before someone got to him.”
Who Is Steven Sansom?
- 46-year-old Sansom awaits sentencing for the brutal murder and dismemberment of Sarah Mayhew, 38, whose body parts were found scattered across croydon/" title="Croydon" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Croydon and Mitcham.
- Previously convicted in 1999 for stabbing taxi driver Terrence Boyle to death over just £25.
Sharif’s Crimes and the Fallout
Sharif was convicted in December 2024 for murdering his daughter Sara in a Surrey home rife with abuse. Sara’s stepmother, Beinash Batool, 30, got 33 years, while her uncle Faisal Malik, 29, received 16 years for causing or allowing her death.
Prison Authorities Investigate Attack
The Prison Service and Metropolitan Police have launched an ongoing investigation but remain tight-lipped. A prison insider warned:
“Sharif knows this won’t be the last time. Other prisoners won’t stop just because he was attacked once. He’ll be looking over his shoulder every day.”
Prison officials are now considering isolating Sharif from the general population to stop any future bloodshed.
