Father Confesses to Fatal Beatings of Sara Sharif

Urfan Sharif, father of 10-year-old Sara Sharif, confessed to causing her death through severe beatings, admitting full responsibility but denying intent to murder. Sara was found dead in their Surrey home with extensive injuries, including fractures, burns, and bite marks, but Sharif denied inflicting the latter two. Sharif, his wife Beinash Batool, and brother Faisal Malik fled to Pakistan shortly after Sara's death, initially blaming Batool for the abuse. During a court session at the Old Bailey, Sharif admitted to using a cricket bat, pole, and his bare hands to harm Sara, acknowledging his role in her injuries sustained over several weeks. Despite his confession, Sharif maintains he did not intend to harm or kill his daughter, saying his actions were out of anger over her soiling and vomiting episodes. The trial continues as Sharif and the other defendants face charges related to Sara's death.