Suspect in Beshenivsky murder may be in Pakistan

A fresh appeal for information about Piran Ditta Khan, wanted in connection with PC Sharon Beshenivsky's murder, has been launched. [November 2009]

PC Sharon Beshenivsky was shot while on duty outside a travel agent in Bradford on 18 November 2005. She was responding to a call about an armed robbery at the time. Six people have already been convicted for their part in the robbery and her murder.

Suspect Piran Ditta Khan remains at large. Police believe he may be in Pakistan. Posters showing Khan's picture and detailing why he is wanted are being distributed in Pakistan.

A £20,000 reward is available for information on Piran Ditta Khan that results in his arrest and conviction. To be eligible for the reward, the information must be supplied to Crimestoppers. In the event of more that one person supplying the same information, the reward would be split between all who are eligible.

Crimestoppers' Pakistani number

Independent charity Crimestoppers has a phone number people in Pakistan can call to pass on information about crimes affecting the UK anonymously. This number is 00 800 900 44056.

• Callers are never asked for any personal details and calls are not traced or recorded - this means no one will know you called.
• Calls can be taken in any language.
• Calls to 00 800 900 44056 are free from Pakistani landlines. Mobile networks may charge.
• Information can also be passed on through Crimestoppers' online anonymous information giving form.
• Crimestoppers is independent of the police.
• Those in the UK can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

See the appeal for Piran Ditta Khan on Crimestoppers Most Wanted website.

Learn about Crimestoppers and the work the charity does.

Find out more about Crimestoppers' work with minority communities.