Local Child Safeguarding Practice Review into the death of 10-year-old Sara Sharif has been published

Today, the Surrey Safeguarding Children Partnership published their Local Child Safeguarding Practice Review into the death of 10-year-old Sara Sharif in 2023. The review, commissioned by the partnership, was carried out following the conclusion of the criminal proceedings in December 2024, to identify learnings for all agencies involved in Sara’s short life. 

The abuse and murder of Sara is one of the most shocking and tragic cases we have ever investigated. Our statement can be read in full on our website.

Assistant Chief Constable Tanya Jones said: “No child should ever have to suffer what Sara did at the hands of those who should have shown her only love, and an extensive police investigation was carried out to ensure her father, stepmother and uncle were convicted for their crimes. 

“The findings within the report are clear, and we will work with the partnership to help implement its recommendations and safeguard our children and young people as effectively as possible.”