Police said Kevin Kerjean has appeared in court charged with murder, rape and sexual assault after a two-year-old girl was found dead at a home in Chertsey, Surrey
A man has been charged with murder after a two-year-old girl was found dead at a home in Surrey.
Kevin Kerjean, 31, has been charged with murder, rape of a child under 13 and sexual assault of a child under 13 following the tragic death in Chertsey.
Police were called to a property in Pyrcroft Road at around 5.40pm on Thursday following concerns for safety. Officers attended the address and discovered the young girl dead.
Surrey Police initially said the child was aged three but confirmed on Saturday that she was in fact two years old. The force’s Major Crime Team is leading the investigation and previously said they believed the incident had occurred “within a family setting”.
Kerjean appeared before Guildford Magistrates’ Court on Saturday. He was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Guildford Crown Court on Monday.
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 co-operation as we conduct our investigation.”
A Surrey Police spokesman added: “At this stage, we are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.”
A significant police presence remains in the area as detectives continue their inquiries. Kerjean is a French national born in the Central African Republic.
On Friday, floral tributes were left outside Syward Place, a block of flats on the corner of Pyrcroft Road and Bell Bridge Road, as shocked residents paid their respects.
One local resident said: “I’m surprised, that’s very unusual for Chertsey”. While another added: “It’s tragic. Things like that don’t happen around here.”
A police spokesman added: “If you have any information which could help our investigation, please contact us via direct message quoting PR/SYP-20260625-0759. If you do not wish to leave your name, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”