Inmate accused of attempting to murder imam at Yorkshire prison to face trial in November
Ahmed Alid, 47, is also accused of attacking a prison guard after being transferred to HMP Wakefield
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A serving prisoner is accused of attempting to murder an imam by stabbing him five times in the head and neck, a court heard.
Ahmed Alid, 47, is accused of attempting to murder Roderic Vassie at HMP Full Sutton, on August 8 2025 after Friday prayers, the Old Bailey heard on Friday.
He is accused of causing serious injury, Philip McGhee, prosecuting, said.
Mr McGhee said Alid “shouted words which suggest ideological alignment with Isis”.
Alid is also charged with possession of an offensive weapon, namely a piece of metal, inside HMP Full Sutton, near York.
He was transferred to HMP Wakefield where he is accused of attacking prison officer Sarah Mitchell on October 21 last year, causing a broken nose and bruising among other injuries, the court heard.
Alid has been charged with assaulting Ms Mitchell occasioning her actual bodily harm.
The defendant appeared at the Old Bailey on Friday via video link from HMP Wakefield.
Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb said his trial will take place at Sheffield Crown Court on November 30 this year.
A plea hearing will take place on August 28 at the Old Bailey.
Through his lawyer, Alid indicated he will be entering not guilty pleas.
Alid was remanded in custody.