Sara Sharif’s father step-mother and uncle plead not-guilty to murder of 10-year-old
Sara’s father, Urfan Sharif, 41, and his partner Beinash Batool, 29, fled the UK for Pakistan after Sara was found dead and alone at a house in Woking, Surrey – Surrey Police The father, stepmother and uncle of Sara Sharif, the 10-year-old girl found dead at her Surrey home have all pleaded not guilty to her murder. Urfan Sharif, 41, his wife Beinash Batool, 29, and Urfan’s brother, Faisal Malik, 28, also each denied a charge of causing or allowing the death of Sara Sharif.
The body of Sara was found by police at her home in Woking on Aug 10. It is believed that she died on or around Aug 8. Police made the discovery after receiving information in a phone call.
The three were arrested on Sep 13 on suspicion of murder after returning to the UK from Pakistan, where they had travelled.
Urfan Sharif, Beinash Batool, and Faisal Malik – AFP
Urfan Sharif, right, and Faisal Malik appear by video link at the Old Bailey in London – Elizabeth Cook/PA
Stepmother Beinash Batool pleaded not guilty to Sara’s murder – Elizabeth Cook/PA Mr Sharif was arrested over the death of his 10-year-old daughter alongside his partner Ms Batool and brother Mr Malik as they arrived at Gatwick airport. The trio flew on economy from Sialkot in eastern Pakistan on Sep 13 and then on a connecting business class flight from Dubai to London.
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