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Their gruesome abuse laid bare, Sara Sharif’s father and stepmother begin life sentences to cries of ‘evil’

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Sara Sharif’s father and stepmother have been jailed for life for repeatedly inflicting pain and trauma during a “campaign of abuse” which resulted in the 10-year-old’s death. open image in gallery Urfan Sharif has been jailed for a minimum of 40 years Facing the bowed-down defendants, Mr Justice Cavanagh said: “Sara’s death was the culmination of years of neglect, frequent assaults, and what can only be described as the torture of this small child, mainly, but not entirely, at the hands of you, her father, Urfan Sharif.” Describing it as “almost inconceivable”, he said the abuse happened in plain sight in front of the family, including her uncle Faisal Malik, who was jailed for 16 years for causing or allowing her death. open image in gallery The cricket bat used to abuse Sara at the family home in Woking Neighbours also reported hearing “fever-pitch” screaming coming from the family home, with one telling jurors that she could hear the sound of Batool shouting abuse and locking a child in a separate room. Stressing it was not the role of the courts to comment on the authorities, Mr Justice Cavanagh did say that Sara’s death and abuse show the “dangers of unsupervised homeschooling of vulnerable children”.

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3 weeks ago

Sara Sharif: Why the judges from cases before schoolgirl’s murder won’t be named

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Sara Sharif murder: British-Pak girl's father, stepmother get jail for life; Court lists shocking injuries

Hindustan Times

A UK court on Tuesday handed life sentences to the father and stepmother for the murder of a 10-year-old British-Pakistani girl Sara Sharif, who died after being subjected to a prolonged "campaign of torture" and "despicable abuse". Sara “stood up for herself” and had an “unquenchable spirit”, Justice Cvanagh said as he sentenced the girl’s family members, father Urfan Sharif, …

3 weeks, 3 days ago

Sara Sharif murder shows danger of homeschooling vulnerable children – judge

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Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said “too many children have been failed by their last …

3 weeks, 3 days ago

Sara Sharif murder case: Pakistani father, stepmother jailed for life for brutal abuse

Live Mint

The tragic and harrowing case of 10-year-old Sara Sharif has shocked the UK as her father and stepmother have been sentenced to life in prison for her murder. Urfan Sharif and Beinash Batool were convicted of murder last week after prosecutors described the case as part of a “campaign of abuse” against the young girl. Sara Sharif’s uncle, Faisal Malik, …

3 weeks, 3 days ago

Father and stepmother sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a 10-year-old girl in England

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Sara Sharif's father, stepmother jailed for life for her murder

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Sara Sharif's father, stepmother jailed for life for her murder

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Urfan Sharif, Sara’s father, has been sentenced to life in prison for her murder, with a minimum term of 40 years and her stepmother, Beinash Batool, also received a life sentence for the same crime, with a minimum term of 33 years, according to a report 10-year-old Sara Sharif was found dead in her home in Britain. AP File Urfan …

3 weeks, 3 days ago

Father and stepmother sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a 10-year-old girl in England

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LONDON — The father and stepmother of a severely abused 10-year-old girl found dead in her home in England were sentenced Tuesday to life in prison for murder. After the girl died, the three fled to Pakistan, where Urfan Sharif phoned U.K. police to say he “legally punished her, and she died,” prosecutors said. “Sara’s death was the culmination of …

Watch: Sara Sharif’s father and stepmother sentenced for schoolgirl’s murder

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Watch: Sara Sharif’s father and stepmother sentenced for schoolgirl’s murder

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

‘Fever pitch’ screaming and father’s history of violence: The red flags before Sara Sharif’s tragic death

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Sara Sharif: How a trial laid bare the brutally short life of a 10-year-old schoolgirl

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Sara Sharif: How a trial laid bare the brutally short life of a 10-year-old schoolgirl

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Sara Sharif: Father and stepmother sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a 10-year-old girl in England

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Sara Sharif: Father and stepmother sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a 10-year-old girl in England

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London Associated Press — The father and stepmother of a severely abused 10-year-old girl found dead in her home in England were sentenced Tuesday to life in prison for murder. Urfan Sharif, 42, and Beinash Batool, 30, were convicted of the murder of Sara Sharif last week in what prosecutors called a “campaign of abuse.” The girl’s uncle, Faisal Malik, …

4 weeks, 1 day ago

Ex-girlfriend says Sara Sharif’s father kept her captive, held knife to her face and stalked her in Poland

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Sara Sharif’s mother speaks out about abusive ex who killed their daughter: ‘He tried to set me on fire’

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‘Questions to be answered’ over Sara Sharif’s ‘awful’ murder, Keir Starmer says

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

‘Questions to be answered’ over Sara Sharif’s ‘awful’ murder, Keir Starmer says

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4 weeks, 2 days ago

Sara Sharif: How a trial laid bare the brutally short life of a 10-year-old schoolgirl

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4 weeks, 2 days ago

Beaten, burned, bruised: The short and tragic life of 10-year-old Sara Sharif, murdered by father, stepmother

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Ten-year-old British-Pakistani girl Sara Sharif’s father and stepmother have been found guilty of her murder, a year after her death. The caller, Urfan Sharif, confessed, saying, “I’ve killed my daughter.” Heavily sobbing, he added, “It wasn’t my intention to kill her, but I beat her up too much.” More than a year after British-Pakistani girl Sara Sharif’s death, her father, …

4 weeks, 2 days ago

Sara Sharif’s mother says ‘monster’ Urfan Sharif should ‘die in jail’ for murdering schoolgirl

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4 weeks, 2 days ago

DAILY MAIL COMMENT: Sara, another child lost to broken Britain

Daily Mail

The catalogue of appalling official failures that allowed two psychopaths to murder Sara Sharif is a parable of broken Britain. The bright and bubbly ten-year-old endured unimaginable barbarity at the hands of her evil father Urfan Sharif and stepmother Beinash Batool. Pictured: Sara Sharif The bright and bubbly ten-year-old endured unimaginable barbarity at the hands of her evil father Urfan …

4 weeks, 2 days ago

Furious children’s commissioner says Sara Sharif failed by social services

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Sara Sharif’s father and stepmother guilty of murdering schoolgirl found with over 70 injuries

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4 weeks, 2 days ago

Inside Sara Sharif’s unassuming house of horrors where schoolgirl was beaten to death

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4 weeks, 2 days ago

Sara Sharif’s mother pays tribute to ‘beautiful’ daughter as girl’s father and stepmother convicted of murder

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4 weeks, 2 days ago

Father, stepmother and uncle convicted for killing British-Pak girl Sara Sharif

Hindustan Times

Three members of British-Pakistani girl Sara Sharif’s family have been found guilty over the 10-year-old’s death after years of horrific abuse, PA Media reported. A combination of handout photographs made available by Surrey Police on December 11, 2024 shows Urfan Sharif, Beinash Batool and Faisal Malik, respectively father, stepmother and uncle of British-Pakistani girl Sara Sharif in custody. Sara was …

4 weeks, 2 days ago

Father, stepmother convicted of murdering 10-year-old Sara Sharif in Britain

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The father and stepmother of Sara Sharif, a 10-year-old girl who was found dead in her home in Britain, were on Wednesday convicted of her murder after a trial which heard harrowing details of her treatment before her killing 10-year-old Sara Sharif was found dead in her home in Britain. AP File The father and stepmother of Sara Sharif, a …

4 weeks, 2 days ago

The father and stepmother of a 10-year-old girl are convicted of her murder in England

Associated Press

LONDON — The father and stepmother of a 10-year-old girl found dead in her home in England were found guilty Wednesday of her murder after what prosecutors called a “campaign of abuse.” Urfan Sharif, 42, and his 30-year-old partner Beinash Batool will be sentenced Tuesday in the killing last year of Sara Sharif, as will Urfan Sharif’s brother, 29-year-old Faisal …

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Father admits beating 10-year-old daughter to death while trying to ‘discipline’ her; disturbing details of abuse emerge

Live Mint

Ten-year-old Sara Sharif lost her life in a case that has left the public shocked. The 42-year-old father, along with his 30-year-old wife, Beinash Batool, and 29-year-old brother, Faisal Malik, has been charged with Sara’s murder. Sharif admitted to subjecting Sara to severe beatings over weeks, including the night of August 6 last year, when he confessed to badly assaulting …

Sara Sharif murder trial latest: Schoolgirl’s father ‘takes responsibility’ for death after brutal beatings

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Sara Sharif murder trial latest: Schoolgirl’s father ‘takes responsibility’ for death after brutal beatings

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Sara Sharif’s father ‘takes full responsibility’ for her death in dramatic admission

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Sara Sharif's father attacked women, burned children and tried to orchestrate 'sham marriage' to stay in Britain before allegedly beating 10-year-old daughter to death, court told

Daily Mail

Sara Sharif’s father threatened to kill a woman and attacked children including a one-month-old baby before he allegedly killed his daughter, a court has heard. Sara Sharif suffered dozens of injuries, including burns from an iron, human bite marks and signs of restraint, before she died Sara's father Urfan Sharif being arrested by police at Gatwick Airport. A court sketch …

Sara Sharif's father claims his 'psycho' wife once tied up his 'terrified' 10-year-old daughter with parcel tape, murder trial hears

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2 months ago

Sara Sharif's father claims his 'psycho' wife once tied up his 'terrified' 10-year-old daughter with parcel tape, murder trial hears

Daily Mail

Sara Sharif's father angrily accused his wife of being an evil ‘psycho’ today, saying he once walked in to find his daughter had been tied up. Sara's stepmother Beinash Batool, 30, is also accused of murder and causing or allowing the death of a child Following Sharif’s 999 call, police raced to his home in Woking, Surrey on August 10 …

Sara Sharif's father cries in court and says he regrets abandoning her 'like an orphan' after 10-year-old's death

Daily Mail

The father of Sara Sharif wept in court saying he curses himself for going on the run abandoning his daughter ‘like an orphan’ after her alleged murder. The 42-year-old said he had lied to police and his wife’s family: ‘I told them I’m responsible for Sara’s death.’ Naeem Mian, KC, defending, asked: ‘Why did you say that you were responsible …

Sara Sharif's father said 10-year-old daughter was making his 'life hell' as he told his wife 'now it will be her turn if she does anything silly', murder trial hears

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2 months ago

Sara Sharif's father said 10-year-old daughter was making his 'life hell' as he told his wife 'now it will be her turn if she does anything silly', murder trial hears

Daily Mail

Sara Sharif's father said his daughter was making his 'life hell' before he allegedly beat her to death, a court heard today. Urfan Sharif, pictured here being arrested at Gatwick Airport, broke down in tears in court today as he was asked if he loved his daughter Sara Sharif Sharif messaged his wife Beinash Batool, pictured here being arrested at …

Sara Sharif father claims he ‘never beat daughter, only slapped her’

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2 months ago

Sara Sharif father claims he ‘never beat daughter, only slapped her’

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For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Urfan Sharif also claimed he …

2 months ago

Sara Sharif's father weeps in the dock as he denies ever biting, burning or beating his daughter, 10, to death

Daily Mail

Sara Sharif’s father sobbed today as he denied killing his daughter. Urfan Sharif, 42, who is charged with murder and causing or allowing the death of a child Sara was found to have ten spinal fractures and further fractures to her right collar bone, both shoulder blades, both arms, both hands, three separate fingers, bones near the wrist in each …

2 months ago

Sara Sharif’s stepmother was the ‘true villain’, father claims

The Telegraph

His barrister, Naeem Mian KC, told jurors: “Beinash Batool, Mr Sharif will say, is the villain of the piece, the true villain of the piece.” He said that although Mr Sharif was not “an angel” he was an “extremely hardworking” father and the sole breadwinner of the family. ‘I will take the blame’ Mr Mian said: “ came home and …

2 months, 1 week ago

Tortured and abused: Shocking details emerge in murder of 10-yr-old Sara Sharif

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Shocking details have emerged in the murder of 10-year-old Sara Sharif in the UK. Prosecutors have revealed the horrific abuse she endured before her death, including severe physical and emotional abuse by her father. The court heard testimony from Sara's father, his wife, and her uncle, who described her suffering and abuse. Forensic experts confirmed that Sara was subjected to …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sara Sharif showed signs of starvation and suffered broken bone in neck weeks before death, jury told

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$Sara Sharif was 'burned with an iron, tied to heating pipe and suffered bite marks, bruises and 11 separate fractures to her spine in weeks before her death, murder trial hears$

2 months, 3 weeks ago