Islamic extremist denies guard attack

An Islamic extremist serving a life sentence has denied assaulting a prison guard. Baz Hockton, 27, is accused of attacking officer James Upton in Belmarsh prison on 22 February 2021. Hockton allegedly began the attack while he was being restrained by Mr Upton. He has since been moved to HMP Manchester and appeared at the Old Bailey via videolink Appearing via videolink at the Old Bailey from HMP Manchester wearing a white T-shirt and dark blue jacket, Hockton only spoke…