Sara Sharif’s Father Attacked in Prison with Tuna Tin Lid

Urfan Sharif, 43, convicted last month of the horrific murder of his 10-year-old daughter Sara Sharif, was violently attacked in HMP Belmarsh on New Year’s Day by two inmates using a makeshift weapon fashioned from a tuna tin lid.
Following Sara’s death, Sharif and his co-defendants fled to Pakistan, leaving Sara’s lifeless body in their Woking home. They were extradited back to the UK to face justice and subsequently convicted.

Public Reaction

The attack on Sharif has sparked mixed reactions, with some expressing anger over the attack in custody, while others view it as inevitable given the nature of his crimes. Advocacy groups have urged authorities to ensure prisoner safety, regardless of their offenses.

Sharif’s wounds, described as “a permanent reminder” of the assault, underline the challenges of managing high-profile inmates in maximum-security facilities like Belmarsh.

Sara’s case continues to resonate as one of the most shocking examples of domestic abuse and filicide in recent years, with authorities calling for increased vigilance and support to prevent similar tragedies.