Prosecutors Present 'Formidable Case' in Sara Sharif Murder Trial

Father, stepmother, and uncle accused of subjecting 10-year-old to prolonged abuse leading to her death in 2023.

Sara Sharif, 10, died in August 2023 from complications caused by months of severe abuse and neglect, according to prosecutors at the Old Bailey.
Her father, Urfan Sharif, admitted to repeatedly beating her with objects, though he denies intending to kill her and disputes some allegations of abuse.
Prosecutors argue that all three defendants—Urfan Sharif, Beinash Batool (stepmother), and Faisal Malik (uncle)—were complicit in creating a 'culture of violence' in the household.
The court heard evidence that Sara's injuries were concealed from doctors and her school, with no steps taken by the defendants to prevent her suffering.
The trial continues as all three defendants deny charges of murder, causing or allowing death, and manslaughter.