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22/07/2009
Robber Guilty Of 'Popular' Policewoman Murder
A robber has been found guilty of murdering Pc Sharon Beshenivsky, who was shot dead during a bungled raid at a travel agents.
Mustaf Jama, 29, has been convicted of the popular officer's murder at Newcastle Crown Court following a retrial after a jury failed to reach a verdict at a trial in January.
He was part of a gang of three which gunned down the officer, and her colleague Pc Teresa Milburn, during the robbery in Bradford in November 2005.
Jama fled to his native Somalia using a friend's passport after the shooting - despite being Britain's most wanted man at the time.
He was smuggled out of Africa in 2007 in an undercover operation.
The 29-year-old admitted one charge of robbery, but was convicted of murder and two further firearms charges.
He was told by a judge he would spend at least 35 years in prison.
Pc Beshenivsky, who had three children and two stepchildren, was responding to an alarm call at the travel agency when she was murdered.
It is understood the robbers believed that up to £100,000 could be inside the premises. The gang terrified staff with a pistol and machine gun, but panicked when they saw police outside.
They escaped with little more than £5,000.
Ringleader Muzzaker Shah and Jama's younger brother Yusuf were caught soon after and both were jailed for life for murdering the officer, and must serve at least 35 years each.
(JM/BMcc)
Mustaf Jama, 29, has been convicted of the popular officer's murder at Newcastle Crown Court following a retrial after a jury failed to reach a verdict at a trial in January.
He was part of a gang of three which gunned down the officer, and her colleague Pc Teresa Milburn, during the robbery in Bradford in November 2005.
Jama fled to his native Somalia using a friend's passport after the shooting - despite being Britain's most wanted man at the time.
He was smuggled out of Africa in 2007 in an undercover operation.
The 29-year-old admitted one charge of robbery, but was convicted of murder and two further firearms charges.
He was told by a judge he would spend at least 35 years in prison.
Pc Beshenivsky, who had three children and two stepchildren, was responding to an alarm call at the travel agency when she was murdered.
It is understood the robbers believed that up to £100,000 could be inside the premises. The gang terrified staff with a pistol and machine gun, but panicked when they saw police outside.
They escaped with little more than £5,000.
Ringleader Muzzaker Shah and Jama's younger brother Yusuf were caught soon after and both were jailed for life for murdering the officer, and must serve at least 35 years each.
(JM/BMcc)
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Police investigating the murder of Pc Sharon Beshenivsky have arrested four men in London and Leicester. West Yorkshire Police confirmed that three men - a 24-year-old from Halifax and two 24-year-old men from London - in London on Wednesday night. A 32-year-old man was also arrested in Leicester.
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Police investigating the murder of Pc Sharon Beshenivsky have arrested four men in London and Leicester. West Yorkshire Police confirmed that three men - a 24-year-old from Halifax and two 24-year-old men from London - in London on Wednesday night. A 32-year-old man was also arrested in Leicester.
12 January 2006
Two arrested over PC murder
Two men have been arrested in Birmingham in connection with the murder of PC Sharon Beshenivsky. The men were arrested in connection with firearms offences, following a joint operation between West Yorkshire and West Midlands Police on Thursday morning. The men are being held for questioning in Birmingham.
Two arrested over PC murder
Two men have been arrested in Birmingham in connection with the murder of PC Sharon Beshenivsky. The men were arrested in connection with firearms offences, following a joint operation between West Yorkshire and West Midlands Police on Thursday morning. The men are being held for questioning in Birmingham.
14 December 2005
New leads in PC murder investigation
Police investigating the murder of PC Sharon Beshenivsky are following new leads after an appeal on BBC’s ‘Crimewatch’ programme last night. Detective Superintendent Andy Brennan, who is leading the investigation, said that police had received “some interesting calls” following the programme on Tuesday night.
New leads in PC murder investigation
Police investigating the murder of PC Sharon Beshenivsky are following new leads after an appeal on BBC’s ‘Crimewatch’ programme last night. Detective Superintendent Andy Brennan, who is leading the investigation, said that police had received “some interesting calls” following the programme on Tuesday night.
02 November 2007
Suspect Extradited In WPC Murder Case
A man suspected of involvement in the murder of WPC Sharon Beshenivsky has been extradited from Somalia. West Yorkshire Police said Mustaf Jama (27) had been arrested and flown back to the UK following months of international investigation.
Suspect Extradited In WPC Murder Case
A man suspected of involvement in the murder of WPC Sharon Beshenivsky has been extradited from Somalia. West Yorkshire Police said Mustaf Jama (27) had been arrested and flown back to the UK following months of international investigation.
13 January 2009
Pc Beshenivsky Accused Admits Robbery
The man accused of murdering Pc Sharon Beshenivsky in Bradford in 2005 has admitted robbing a travel agent on the day she died. Mustaf Jama has pleaded guilty to one count of robbery. However, he denies murder, possession of firearms and possessing prohibited weapons. The 28-year-old will now face a trial at Newcastle Crown Court.
Pc Beshenivsky Accused Admits Robbery
The man accused of murdering Pc Sharon Beshenivsky in Bradford in 2005 has admitted robbing a travel agent on the day she died. Mustaf Jama has pleaded guilty to one count of robbery. However, he denies murder, possession of firearms and possessing prohibited weapons. The 28-year-old will now face a trial at Newcastle Crown Court.
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