Police are continuing their hunt to find the mother of a 20-month-old girl who was found dead at her home as searches at the property end.
The body 20-month-old Sarah Dahane was found in a house in Bicester in Oxfordshire. Her mother, who has not been named by police, is believed to have left the UK and travelled to Kenya, according to Thames Valley Police. Detective chief inspector Ian Hunter said:
Our detailed and thorough investigation continues to piece together the events as we seek to identify why and how Sarah Dahane died.
The investigation to establish the exact location of Sarah's mother continues.
Sarah Dahane, found dead in her home in Oxfordshire Credit: Family photo
The father of 20-month-old Sarah Dahane has paid tribute to his beloved daughter. Nabil Dahane made his statement through Thames Valley Police.
He said: "To my uniquely beautiful Sarah: You have meant the world to me. The time spent with you, though cut very short, was an absolute joy and the sweet memories we made together will stay with me for as long as I live.
"May you rest in peace babe and I will surely see you in heaven."
Thames Valley Police are continuing the search for the mother of a young child found dead at a house in Oxfordshire. They believe Sarah Dahane's mother has now gone to Kenya.
Detective Chief Inspector Ian Hunter, who is the investigating officer, said: "We are supporting Sarah's father, who is separated from her mother, with dedicated family liaison officers.
"It would appear Sarah's mother left the UK at some stage during Wednesday evening.
"While we are working with those individuals and authorities that were in contact with both Sarah and her mother prior to her death, we urgently wish to speak to Sarah's mother to better understand exactly what has happened. We strongly urge her to present herself to the authorities."
A child found dead at a house in Oxfordshire has been identified by police. Sarah Dahane, who was 20 months old, was found by officers in Bicester. It is believed her mother has left the UK and travelled to Kenya.
Thames Valley Police said a post-mortem examination has been carried out on Sarah, who was formally identified by her father, but the cause of death remains unexplained and further tests are due to take place.
Senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Ian Hunter said: "Whilst the circumstances of Sarah's death remain unexplained, we are carrying out a detailed and thorough investigation to establish exactly how and why she died."
Police have said tonight that the mother of the two year old girl whose body was found at a house in Oxfordshire is understood to have left the country. Officers were called to an address on Herald Way in Bicester after receiving a report concerning the welfare of the child.
Tonight the body was taken away. Police are still trying to trace the mother and speak to her. Formal identification is yet to take place.
Police at the scene in Bicester where the body of a two-year-old child has been found. Credit: PAA woman lays flowers near the scene where the body of a two-year-old child has been found. Credit: PAPolice at the scene in Bicester where the body of a two-year-old child has been found. Credit: PA
It's been locked away in a barn in Oxfordshire for 40 years - but this car is expected to fetch around £10,000 at auction. The 1959 Morris Mini Minor Saloon has just 47,0000 miles on the clock - but it will need some attention when it's auctioned next month.
The rusty dishevelled car is expected to attract plenty of attention as it's the 15th oldest Mini in the world. It will go to auction in Oxford on March 2.
The Mini has been locked away in a barn in Bicester for 40 years Credit: Bonhams
