Police Arrest Suspect in Murder of PC Sharon Beshenivsky
A 71-year-old man wanted over the murder of PC Sharon Beshenivsky has been caught. Piran Ditta Khan was nabbed in Pakistan on Tuesday and faced an Islamabad court Wednesday, where his extradition was discussed.
Remanded in Custody Ahead of Extradition
Khan was remanded in custody and will return to court on 29 January. PC Beshenivsky was gunned down on 18 November 2005 while responding to a robbery at Universal Travel, Morley Street, bradford/" title="Bradford" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Bradford.
Major Break in Cold Case, Says Police
Detective Superintendent Mark Swift praised the team behind the arrest: “I would like to thank the National Crime Agency officers in Pakistan and partners who have made this arrest possible. This is a major development in this long running investigation and their assistance in this matter cannot be understated.”
“We are continuing to liaise with partners in Pakistan to process Khan’s extradition with the intention of returning him to the UK to face court proceedings.”
