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Father's Testimony in Sara Sharif Death Case
The father of a 10-year-old girl who died claims his wife prevented him from calling emergency services.
English
United Kingdom
UkInvestigationAbuseCourt CaseFamily TragedyChild Death
Old BaileySurrey Police
Urfan SharifBeinash BatoolSara SharifFaisal Malik
- What are the charges against Urfan Sharif, Beinash Batool, and Faisal Malik?
- Sharif and Batool, along with Sara's uncle Faisal Malik, are accused of a violent campaign of abuse leading to Sara's death. They fled to Pakistan after the incident, with Sharif later admitting to police that he had 'beaten her up too much'.
- What did Urfan Sharif claim happened in the moments leading up to Sara's death?
- Urfan Sharif, Sara Sharif's father, claims his wife, Beinash Batool, did not call for an ambulance after Sara became unresponsive, believing she was pretending. He stated he attempted CPR but ultimately Sara died in his arms.
- What was the initial plan for handling Sara's death, and how did that plan change?
- The initial plan was to have Batool go to relatives in Luton so Sharif could call the police and claim responsibility. This changed, however, and they all fled to Pakistan after Sharif discovered other injuries on Sara's body.
- Where is the trial taking place, and what is the current status of the proceedings?
- The trial is ongoing at the Old Bailey, with Sharif's testimony providing a central account of the events surrounding Sara's death and the family's subsequent flight to Pakistan. The prosecution alleges a pattern of abuse leading to Sara's death.
- What role did Urfan Sharif claim his wife played in the events leading up to and after Sara's death?
- Sharif claims Batool dictated parts of his written confession, where he took responsibility for Sara's death to protect his family. He states he initially planned for Batool to seek help from relatives but ultimately fled with her and Malik to Pakistan.