Father denies murdering Sara

The father of Sara Sharif, a 10-year-old girl who was found dead in her home in Britain, denied responsibility for his daughter's death as he gave evidence at his murder trial on Tuesday.

Sharif entered the witness box on Tuesday and was asked by his lawyer Naeem Mian whether he was responsible for Sara's death. He replied: "No." He became emotional as he was asked by Mian to describe what Sara was like, saying she was "beautiful, an angel" and that her favourite colour was pink.

Sharif accepted slapping Sara on "a few occasions" to discipline her, but denied beating her in a regular or sustained way.