Surrey Police have said a significant police presence will remain in Pyrcroft Road over the coming days
Police have named the man charged with murder following the discovery of the body of a two-year-old girl at an adddress in Chertsey on Thursday evening (June 25). Surrey Police have this afternoon (Saturday, June 27) confirmed Kevin Kerjean, 31, has been charged with the offence as well as counts of rape of a child under 13 and sexual assault of a child under 13.
Police have also confirmed Kerjean is a French national who was born in the Central African Republic. He appeared at Guildford Magistrates’ Court today and has been remanded ahead of his next appearance at Guildford Crown Court on Monday, June 29.
Officers were called to Pyrcroft Road around 5.40pm on Thursday following reports of a concern for safety and on arrival a two-year-old girl was found dead inside the property. Police have today clarified the girl who died was two despite initially giving her age as three.
The major crime team is continuing to investigate to establish the circumstances of the girl’s death. A Surrey Police spokesperson said: “At this stage, we are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.”
Surrey Police have also corrected inaccurate reports online which suggested the address is an active asylum seeker HMO (Houses in Multiple Occupation). 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.”
If you have any information that might assist the investigation you can contact Surrey Police’s Major Incident Public Portal (dashcam and CCTV footage can also be uploaded) quoting Operation Northwall on this link: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/4526L07-PO2
If you do not wish to leave your name, please call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
