Kevin Kerjean, 31, a French national born in the Central African Republic, has been charged with murder, rape of a child under 13, and sexual assault of a child under 13 following the discovery of his two-year-old daughter's body in Chertsey.
Court Appearance and Charges
Kerjean appeared at Guildford Crown Court on Saturday and has been remanded in custody. He is scheduled to appear again at the same court on Monday, 14 September. A Surrey Police spokesperson confirmed that the victim was Kerjean's daughter.
Discovery of the Body
Police were called to an address in Pyrcroft Road at approximately 5:40pm on Thursday, 25 June, following reports of a concern for safety. Upon arrival, officers found the girl dead inside the property. Detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances of her death.
Police Statement
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.' He added: '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.'
