Today marks 15 years since murder of West Yorkshire Police officer Pc Sharon Beshenivsky who was killed on duty in Bradford

Police officer Sharon Beshenivsky was murdered 15 years ago today.
By Susie Beever
Published 18th Nov 2020, 11:56 BST
Updated 18th Nov 2020, 13:11 BST
Pc Sharon BeshenivskyPc Sharon Beshenivsky
Pc Sharon Beshenivsky

The 38-year-old officer was killed on November 18, 2005, when she was shot while attending a robbery in Bradford city centre.

She was just nine months into her policing career at the time of the murder, while her colleague Pc Theresa Millburn was also attacked and suffered serious injuries.

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Pc Beshenivsky had three children and two step-children, with the murder coinciding with her daughter's fourth birthday.

A memorial service held in Norfolk Gardens to mark the 10th anniversary of the death of PC Sharon BeshenivskyA memorial service held in Norfolk Gardens to mark the 10th anniversary of the death of PC Sharon Beshenivsky
A memorial service held in Norfolk Gardens to mark the 10th anniversary of the death of PC Sharon Beshenivsky

Six men were convicted and jailed for roles in the robbery and killing of Pc Beshenivsky, three of whom were convicted of murder and were given life sentences.

Two men were convicted of manslaughter over her death , while a further man received eight years for robbery.

In January of this month, a seventh man was arrested in Pakistan in connection with the robbery which led to Pc Beshenivsky's murder.

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Piran Ditta Khan appeared before a court in Pakistan on Monday last week in relation to an administrative matter regarding his extradition back to the UK.

Family of Pc Sharon Beshenivsky attend a memorial service held in Norfolk Gardens to mark the 10th anniversary of her deathFamily of Pc Sharon Beshenivsky attend a memorial service held in Norfolk Gardens to mark the 10th anniversary of her death
Family of Pc Sharon Beshenivsky attend a memorial service held in Norfolk Gardens to mark the 10th anniversary of her death

A memorial to Pc Beshenivsky was unveiled in Bradford city centre in 2009.

At the time of the unveiling, then-Prime Minister Gordon Brown paid tribute to her "dedication, professionalism and courage".

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