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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Emily Pennink

Sara Sharif’s father denies abuse, claiming wife was the ‘evil and psycho’ one

The youngster’s stepmother Beinash Batool denies murder and causing or allowing the death of a child (Surrey Police/PA) - (PA Media)

Sara Sharif’s father has denied burning, beating and biting his daughter, claiming his wife was the “evil and psycho” one in the household.

Urfan Sharif, 42, Sara’s stepmother Beinash Batool, 30, and uncle Faisal Malik, 29, are on trial at the Old Bailey accused of her murder after a campaign of abuse.

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