A photograph of murdered police officer Sharon Beshenivsky is seen beside floral tributes in Bradford. Reuters
A photograph of murdered police officer Sharon Beshenivsky is seen beside floral tributes in Bradford. Reuters
A photograph of murdered police officer Sharon Beshenivsky is seen beside floral tributes in Bradford. Reuters
A photograph of murdered police officer Sharon Beshenivsky is seen beside floral tributes in Bradford. Reuters

Man arrested in Pakistan over 2005 murder of UK policewoman


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A man wanted in connection with the 2005 murder of British police officer Sharon Beshenivsky has been arrested in Pakistan, the UK's West Yorkshire police said.

Ms Beshenivsky, 38, died after being shot when trying to stop a gang robbing a travel agent in Bradford, northern England 15 years ago. Her colleague Teresa Milburn was shot in the chest but survived.

Ms Beshenivsky had only been an officer for nine months when she was shot in the chest on what was her youngest daughter Lydia's fourth birthday.

Piran Ditta Khan, 71, was arrested as a result of coordination between police in Britain and Pakistan and appeared in court in Islamabad on Wednesday.

Detective Superintendent Mark Swift called Ditta Khan's arrest a "major development" in the long-running investigation.

"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," he said.

In 2009, Mustaf Jama was jailed for life after being found guilty of Beshenivsky's murder. Five other defendants were convicted in 2006 for their parts in the robbery and killing.

Jama had fled to Somalia after the shooting and was extradited in 2007.

Muslim Council of Elders condemns terrorism on religious sites

The Muslim Council of Elders has strongly condemned the criminal attacks on religious sites in Britain.

It firmly rejected “acts of terrorism, which constitute a flagrant violation of the sanctity of houses of worship”.

“Attacking places of worship is a form of terrorism and extremism that threatens peace and stability within societies,” it said.

The council also warned against the rise of hate speech, racism, extremism and Islamophobia. It urged the international community to join efforts to promote tolerance and peaceful coexistence.

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