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Father speaks of loss after toddler found dead in Oxfordshire house Father speaks of loss after toddler found dead in Oxfordshire house
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The father of a 20-month-old girl found dead at a house has spoken of the loss of his "uniquely beautiful" daughter.The father of a 20-month-old girl found dead at a house has spoken of the loss of his "uniquely beautiful" daughter.
The body of Sarah Dahane was discovered by police at a property in Bicester, Oxfordshire, on Thursday after members of her family raised concerns for her wellbeing.The body of Sarah Dahane was discovered by police at a property in Bicester, Oxfordshire, on Thursday after members of her family raised concerns for her wellbeing.
The child's mother, who has not been named by police, is believed to have left the UK and travelled to Kenya, according to the Thames Valley force.The child's mother, who has not been named by police, is believed to have left the UK and travelled to Kenya, according to the Thames Valley force.
The girl's father, Nabil Dahane, who is separated from her mother, said in a statement: "To my uniquely beautiful Sarah: You have meant the world to me.The girl's father, Nabil Dahane, who is separated from her mother, said in a statement: "To my uniquely beautiful Sarah: You have meant the world to me.
"The time spent with you, though has been 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. Inchallah."The time spent with you, though has been 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. Inchallah.
"I love you lots, lots and lots xxx Your beloved daddy xxx.""I love you lots, lots and lots xxx Your beloved daddy xxx."
A postmortem was inconclusive. Further tests are to be carried out.A postmortem was inconclusive. Further tests are to be carried out.
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.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.
"We are supporting Sarah's father, who is separated from her mother, with dedicated family liaison officers."We are supporting Sarah's father, who is separated from her mother, with dedicated family liaison officers.
"From information available to us at this time, it would appear Sarah's mother has left the UK at some stage during Wednesday evening."From information available to us at this time, it would appear Sarah's mother has left the UK at some stage during Wednesday evening.
"She is believed to have travelled to Kenya. Her exact whereabouts are unknown and we are working with other authorities to establish her exact location.""She is believed to have travelled to Kenya. Her exact whereabouts are unknown and we are working with other authorities to establish her exact location."
"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.""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."
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