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Father Admits to Beating Sara Sharif "Too Much" During Murder Trial
Sara Sharif's father admits to excessive violence but denies intent to kill during a chilling murder trial. The family members continue to shift blame.
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by News Desk
2024-10-14
Father Admits to Beating Sara Sharif

The father of Sara Sharif, a 10-year-old girl found dead in her home in Woking, UK, has admitted to physically assaulting her, stating that he "beat her up too much" but did not intend to kill her. The revelation was made during the opening of the murder trial at London’s Old Bailey court on Monday.

 

Sara Sharif was discovered dead in August 2023, following what prosecutors describe as a prolonged period of “serious and repeated violence.” On trial are Sara’s father, 42-year-old Urfan Sharif, her stepmother, 30-year-old Beinash Batool, and her uncle, 29-year-old Faisal Malik, all of whom have been charged with her murder.

 

During the trial, Prosecutor Bill Emlyn Jones revealed shocking details of Urfan’s initial statement to the police. After fleeing to Pakistan following Sara’s death, Urfan called British authorities, telling them, “I legally punished her and she died.” He also admitted, “I beat her up. It wasn’t my intention to kill her, but I beat her up too much.”

 

A handwritten note found next to Sara’s body reportedly further supported his confession. The note, written by Urfan, read: “I swear to God that my intention was not to kill her. But I lost it.” The prosecutor argued that despite his claims, Urfan, along with Batool and Malik, was complicit in a pattern of violence and mistreatment that led to the young girl's tragic death.

 

Prosecutor Jones emphasized that the three defendants are attempting to shift blame onto one another. Urfan has pointed the finger at his wife, Batool, suggesting his confession was a misguided attempt to protect her, claiming she was the true guilty party. Batool, in her defense, portrayed Urfan as a “violent disciplinarian,” stating she feared him. Meanwhile, Malik has denied any knowledge of the violence or abuse, maintaining his innocence.

 

All three defendants deny the charges against them, which include both murder and the alternative charge of causing or allowing the death of a child. The case continues, with the trial expected to reveal further disturbing details about Sara’s life and death, and the roles each defendant may have played in her tragic demise.

 

The case has garnered widespread attention across the UK, raising questions about child protection and the limits of parental discipline. As the trial progresses, the court seeks to unravel the truth behind the abuse and determine who is ultimately responsible for the death of Sara Sharif.
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