A 75-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a British police officer during an armed robbery in northern England nearly two decades ago. The man, Piran Ditta Khan, organized the robbery and fled to Pakistan soon after the murder. He was extradited to the U.K. last year and sentenced to a minimum of 40 years in prison.
Key Points
Piran Ditta Khan sentenced to life in prison for the murder
He organized the armed robbery that led to the police officer's death
Victim's family continues to mourn the loss
Pros
Justice served for the murder of a British police officer
Man responsible for organizing the robbery brought to justice
Cons
Loss of life of the police officer in the line of duty