Prisoners Attack Sara Sharif’s Convicted Father on New Year’s Day

London: Urfan Sharif, convicted of murdering his 10-year-old daughter Sara Sharif, was attacked in Belmarsh Prison on New Year’s Day. Reports indicate that two inmates assaulted him using a weapon crafted from cans, leaving him with severe cuts to his face and body. Belmarsh, a high-security Category A prison in West London, houses some of the UK’s most dangerous offenders. Sharif, sentenced to life imprisonment in December 2024, was attacked just weeks into his incarceration. British media reports confirm Sharif sustained significant injuries, including deep cuts to his neck and face. While his condition is now stable, he remains under intensive care. Authorities have launched an investigation into the attack but declined to provide further details. Background on the Case Sharif, alongside his wife Beinash Batool and brother Faisal Malik, was convicted for the prolonged abuse and murder of Sara Sharif. Sara’s body was discovered in her Woking home on August 10, 2023. A post-mortem examination revealed that she had endured severe abuse leading up to her death. Sharif and Batool received life sentences, while Malik was sentenced to 16 years in prison. Timeline of Events August 10, 2023: Sara’s body is found in Woking, Surrey. September 2023: Sharif and his family flee to Pakistan, leaving Sara’s body behind. October 2023: An Interpol notice is issued for their arrest. December 2024: Sharif, Batool, and Malik are convicted in a UK court. Custody Battle Over Sara’s Siblings The couple fled to Pakistan with their other children after Sara’s death, sparking a legal battle over the custody of the siblings. A local Pakistani court allowed the children to stay temporarily with relatives. Surrey County Council is working to bring them back to the UK, but the family is resisting repatriation. Sharif’s conviction has cast a spotlight on the tragic case, highlighting the abuse Sara endured and the challenges of cross-border legal actions in the aftermath of her death.