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Murder suspect had leave to remain, say police
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- French national Kevin Kerjean, 31, who was born in the Central African Republic, has also been charged with the rape and sexual assault of a child under 13.
- Surrey Police said officers were called to a property in Pyrcroft Road at about 17:40 BST on Thursday, following reports of a concern for someone's safety.
- The force said online rumours about the incident having taken place at an asylum seeker house of multiple occupancy (HMO) were "incorrect".
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PA Media Image caption, The 31-year-old suspect was arrested at an apartment complex on Pyrcroft Road in Chertsey. A man charged with murder following the death of a two-year-old girl in Chertsey came to the UK legally and had leave to remain in the country, police say.
French national Kevin Kerjean, 31, who was born in the Central African Republic, has also been charged with the rape and sexual assault of a child under 13. He is due to appear at Guildford Crown Court on Monday.
Surrey Police said officers were called to a property in Pyrcroft Road at about 17:40 BST on Thursday, following reports of a concern for someone's safety.
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