The multiple occasions Sara Sharif was failed before she was murdered
Published: 11/13/2025

The independent review of Sara Sharif's case, a child abuse victim murdered in Surrey in 2023, highlighted significant failings by agencies in safeguarding her. Key issues included social workers not being trusted, vital information being omitted in custody cases, reports on injuries being rushed, addresses not being updated, and concerns of racism causing neighbors to hesitate reporting. The review emphasized missed opportunities and poor communication within the system that led to Sara's tragic death.



