Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:54pm on 12 Dec 2024,Thursday International
Social services and schools failed to protect 10-year-old Sara Sharif, who suffered fatal abuse at her Woking, Surrey home. Her father, Urfan Sharif, admitted to beating her to death with a cricket bat and metal pole during his trial. WhatsApp messages from Sara’s stepmother, Beinash Batool, revealed a history of relentless violence, including beatings, burns, and severe punishments. Batool once messaged, "Poor girl can’t walk… he made her do sit-ups all night." Neighbors and teachers ignored or overlooked signs of abuse. Sara was described as "spirited and bold," a quality silenced by brutality.
