Serving prisoner denies attempting to murder imam at HMP Full Sutton
Alid will face trial later this year
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A serving prisoner accused of stabbing an imam five times in the head and neck has denied attempted murder.
Ahmed Alid, 47, appeared at the Old Bailey via videolink from HMP Wakefield on Friday and pleaded not guilty to attempted murder, occasioning actual bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon.
The court previously heard that Alid allegedly attempted to murder Roderic Vassie at HMP Full Sutton on August 8 2025 after Friday prayers.
It is alleged that he was in possession of an offensive weapon, namely a piece of metal, inside HMP Full Sutton, near York, on that same day.
The court previously heard that Alid was transferred to HMP Wakefield where he is accused of attacking prison officer Sarah Mitchell on October 21 last year.
He is charged with assaulting Ms Mitchell occasioning her actual bodily harm, with the court previously hearing that she suffered a broken nose and bruising, among other injuries.
The defendant, who was remanded back into custody, was assisted by a Moroccan translator during the hearing.
He will face trial at Newcastle Crown Court on November 25.