A 31-year-old man has appeared in court after the body of his two-year-old daughter was found at a property in Chertsey, England.
Kevin Kerjean, a French national born in the Central African Republic, has been charged with murder, the rape of a child under 13, and the sexual assault of a child under 13. He was charged on Saturday, June 27.
Although the child was not identified during the court proceedings, the Crown Prosecution Service later confirmed her name as Assia Kerjean.
Kerjean appeared before Guildford Crown Court on Tuesday, June 30, where he was remanded in custody. He is scheduled to appear before the same court again on Monday, September 14.
A Surrey Police spokesperson confirmed that the victim was Kerjean’s daughter.
Police officers were called to a property on Pyrcroft Road at about 5:40 p.m. on Thursday, June 25, following reports of concern for a person’s safety.
When officers arrived, they discovered the two-year-old girl dead inside the property.
Detectives are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.
Detective Chief Superintendent Jon Groenen said: “This is a tragic incident, and our thoughts are with the child’s mother and extended family, as well as all those who knew her.
“Our teams are working hard to build a picture of what happened, and a significant police presence will remain in Pyrcroft Road over the coming days.
“We appreciate that the incident itself, as well as the significant police presence, will be concerning for residents, and we would like to thank them for their cooperation as we conduct our investigation.”
