Sara Sharif’s father and stepmother have been found guilty of her murder as questions are now raised over missed opportunities to save the 10-year-old.
Sara suffered a “daily living hell” as she was slowly tortured to death over many months by Urfan Sharif, who was described in court as a psychopath and a “controlling, violent bully”.
The 43-year-old was convicted of murder at the Old Bailey on Wednesday after an eight-week trial. His wife, Beinash Batool, 30, was also found guilty of murder. His brother, Faisal Malik, 29, was found guilty of causing or allowing the death of a child.
Sharif held his head in his hands while Batool wept as the verdicts were delivered after about two days of deliberations.
The judge, Mr Justice Cavanagh, adjourned sentencing until next Tuesday, telling jurors the case had been “extremely stressful and traumatic”.
He said: “I know a murder trial is always stressful and traumatic but this case almost above any other has been extremely stressful and traumatic. Read More