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Sara Sharif was found dead at her home in Woking on 10 August – one day after three people police wish to speak with in connection with the death, including her father and stepmother, are thought to have left the UK.

A post-mortem examination, which took place on Tuesday, did not establish a cause of death but revealed the child had suffered “multiple and extensive” injuries – which were likely caused over a “sustained and extended” period of time.

Pakistani police official Imran Ahmed said on Saturday that officers found evidence that Mr Sharif briefly returned to his family home in Jhelum, Punjab, before leaving. It is unclear where he went after this.

UK police are working with international agencies, including Interpol, the National Crime Agency and the UK Foreign Office, to progress their enquiries with Pakistani authorities.