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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Matthew Weaver

Sara Sharif’s father tells court ‘I’ve been selfish’ as he admits lying

Photo of 10-year-old Sara Sharif in a black hajib
Sara Sharif was found dead at the family home in Surrey on 10 August 2023 Photograph: Surrey Police/PA

Sara Sharif’s father has admitted being “selfish” and a “bad father” by lying to protect himself over the death of his 10-year-old daughter.

He told a court on Thursday that his previous lies about what happened meant he had no credibility, now that he had accepted responsibility for her death. It came a day after Sharif dramatically said he took “full responsibility” for Sara’s death and admitted beating her with a cricket bat and a metal pole.

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