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Inquiry Uncovers Failures That Led to Brutal Killing of 10-Year-Old British Girl
15 Nov, 2025
Summary
- 10-year-old British girl brutally tortured and killed by father and stepmother
- Neighbors heard abuse but feared reporting due to racial biases
- Authorities failed to investigate clear signs of prolonged abuse
In a tragic case that has shaken the British community, a 10-year-old girl named Sara Sharif was brutally tortured and killed by her father, Urfan Sharif, and stepmother, Beinash Batool, in August 2023. An inquiry into the circumstances surrounding Sara's murder has uncovered a series of failures that led to her untimely death.
The report found that Sara had exhibited clear signs of severe abuse in the years leading up to her murder, with her schoolteacher and child protection authorities being aware of the situation. However, the authorities believed the explanations provided by Sara's stepmother and failed to take further action. In the months before her death, Sara was removed from school and effectively disappeared from view.
