Surrey Police have named Kevin Kerjean, 31, as the man charged with murder following the death of a two-year-old girl in Chertsey. Kerjean, a French national born in the Central African Republic, also faces charges of rape of a child under 13 and sexual assault of a child under 13.
Court appearance and remand
Kerjean appeared at Guildford Magistrates' Court on Saturday, June 27, and has been remanded in custody. He is scheduled to appear next at Guildford Crown Court on Monday, June 29.
Police were called to Pyrcroft Road at approximately 5:40 pm on Thursday, June 25, following reports of a concern for safety. Officers discovered the body of a two-year-old girl inside the property. Initially, police reported the child's age as three but later corrected it to two.
Investigation ongoing
The Major Crime Team is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the girl's death. A Surrey Police spokesperson stated: "At this stage, we are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident." Police have also refuted inaccurate online reports suggesting the address was an active asylum seeker HMO, confirming it is not.
Detective Chief Superintendent Jon Groenen said: "This is a tragic incident, and our thoughts are with the child’s 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."
Appeal for information
Anyone with information that might assist the investigation is urged to contact Surrey Police's Major Incident Public Portal, quoting Operation Northwall. Dashcam and CCTV footage can also be uploaded via the portal. Alternatively, the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
