Three family members of 10-year-old Sara Sharif, who was found dead in a home in Surrey, have been arrested on suspicion of murder after arriving to the UK on a flight from Dubai.

Sara's dad, Urfan Sharif, his partner Beinash Batool and brother Faisal Malik, travelled to Pakistan a day before her body was found on August 10.

A post-mortem examination found Sara suffered “multiple and extensive injuries” over a “sustained and extended” period of time.

The three arrived at Gatwick Airport at just after 7.30pm today (September 13) on an Emirates flight from Sialkot.

They were taken away by police for questioning in connection with Sara’s death.

Sialkot police spokesperson Khan Mudassir said the three were handed over to the Pakistani Federal Investigation Agency.

A spokesperson for Surrey Police said: “Two men, aged 41 years and 28 years, and a woman, aged 29 years, were arrested on suspicion of murder after disembarking a flight from Dubai.

“They are currently in custody and will be interviewed in due course.

“Sara’s mother has been informed of this latest update and is being supported by specialist officers. Our thoughts remain with her and those affected by Sara’s death at this very difficult time.

“This has been an extremely fast-moving, challenging and complex enquiry and we remain absolutely committed to conducting a thorough investigation into Sara’s death.

“We will not be commenting any further at this point and will provide further updates as and when we are able to.”

Five of Sara’s siblings, aged between one and 13 years old, travelled to the South Asian country on August 9 with Mr Sharif, Ms Batool and Mr Malik.

Surrey Police said on Tuesday officers are working to secure the safe return of the children after a court ruled they would be temporarily moved to a government childcare facility.