Urfan Sharif claims his wife caused Sara's death and he was trying to protect her, a jury hears.

Sara Sharif’s father told police “I’ve killed my daughter” in a 999 call before she was found dead under a blanket, a court has heard.

Urfan Sharif allegedly made a tearful 999 call from hiding in Pakistan confessing that 'I've killed my daughter', Sara, adding, 'I legally punished her, and she died.'

'I've killed my daughter. I've legally punished her and she died.'

Prosecutor says note in Urfan Sharif’s handwriting was also found next to his daughter’s body.

LONDON: The father of Sara Sharif fled to Pakistan after allegedly killing the 10-year-old and called the UK police to say I legally punished her and she died, the jury at the Old Bailey heard at...

Sara Sharif was found dead at her home

A note written by the father of Sara Sharif was found by police next to her body - in which he said he "lost it", a court has heard.