Father who murdered 10-year-old daughter is attacked in prison.The tragic death of Sara Sharif, a 10-year-old girl from the United Kingdom, shocked communities around the world and triggered widespread outrage. The heartbreaking case drew international attention not only because of the brutality of the crime, but also because of the disturbing details that emerged during the investigation and trial.In August 2023, authorities discovered Sara’s body inside her family home in Woking. Police arrived after receiving a phone call from abroad, and inside the house they found a handwritten confession note attributed to her father, Urfan Sharif.
“Whoever sees this note, it’s me Urfan Sharif who killed my daughter by beating. I am running away because I am scared.”
According to investigators, Sara had endured prolonged abuse over an extended period before her death. Medical examinations later revealed dozens of injuries, including fractures and other severe trauma.
The case quickly became one of the most widely reported child-abuse tragedies in recent British history.
Shortly before Sara’s body was discovered, Sharif, along with his partner Beinash Batool and Sara’s uncle Faisal Malik, had traveled to Pakistan. Their departure triggered an international investigation as authorities sought their return to the United Kingdom.
After several weeks, the three suspects were located and returned to face charges related to Sara’s death.
During the court proceedings, prosecutors described the abuse as a prolonged “campaign of torture.” Evidence presented in court included extensive injuries discovered during post-mortem examinations.
In December 2024, Urfan Sharif was sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 40 years before parole eligibility. His partner Beinash Batool also received a life sentence with a minimum term of 33 years.
Sara’s uncle Faisal Malik was sentenced to 16 years in prison after being convicted of causing or allowing the death of a child.
During sentencing, the judge described the cruelty inflicted on Sara as “almost inconceivable.”
Sara’s biological mother, Olga Domin, delivered an emotional statement in court honoring her daughter’s memory and condemning those responsible.
After being transferred to HMP Belmarsh, a high-security facility often referred to as one of the most notorious prisons in the United Kingdom, Sharif reportedly faced hostility from other inmates.