Sara Sharif’s father was accused of abusing three girlfriends, court hears

Urfan Sharif was being cross-examined by the barrister of his wife, Beinash Batool, who is also on trial for Sara Sharif’s murder. Illustration: Elizabeth Cook/PA

The father of Sara Sharif was accused of abusing three girlfriends before his daughter’s death, a court has heard.

Urfan Sharif, 42, was allegedly reported to the police by three “separate, unconnected women” who each accused him of holding them against their will and controlling behaviour.