PC Beshenivsky killer jailed for eight years for gun plot

Faisal Razzaq has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of eight years for his part in a firearms conspiracy that supplied weapons to gangs across London. Judge Hannah Kinch delivered the sentence at Harrow Crown Court on Thursday. Razzaq, 45, had previously been convicted of manslaughter for his role in the 2005 killing of PC Sharon Beshenivsky and was released on parole in 2017.

Role in Firearms Conspiracy

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After his release from prison, Razzaq, who lived in Edgware, north London, began operating a luxury car hire business. However, he also became involved in obtaining and selling firearms to criminal customers. Prosecutors stated Razzaq played a central role in the conspiracy. He was convicted of conspiracy to sell or transfer banned guns, possession of a firearm and ammunition with intent to endanger life, and two counts of possessing a firearm and ammunition when banned. The court heard that Razzaq enlisted the help of Abdul Rahman Saleh, 32, and discussed selling guns and ammunition with him. In August 2024, Razzaq was involved in the sale of 10 revolvers.

Evidence of Razzaq's activities was gathered through a police probe placed inside his car, which recorded his conversations. These recordings revealed discussions about selling firearms to various individuals, with Razzaq stating he would sell to anyone, describing himself and others as 'businessmen'. He also instructed Saleh to shoot at police if they attempted to detain him. The court heard that between August 27 and September 1, discussions between Robert Dorey, 45, Ricky Dorey, 44, and Razzaq concerned the supply of firearms. Police later found a pistol and eight rounds of ammunition at Razzaq's home on Buckingham Road.

Sentences for Co-defendants

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Five other individuals were also sentenced for their involvement in the firearms conspiracy. Ricky Dorey received a ten-year prison sentence, while Robert Dorey was sentenced to eight years. Abdul Rahman Saleh was given seven years and six months imprisonment. Patrick Loughnane, 59, who acted as a communication link between Ricky Dorey and a key figure in converting guns, was jailed for eight years and six months. Tammy Rigg, 40, who stored a converted firearm at her home, received a sentence of five years and three months.

Background of PC Beshenivsky's Killing

Razzaq was one of seven men convicted in connection with the robbery that led to the death of PC Sharon Beshenivsky on November 18, 2005. The officer was killed while attempting to interrupt a robbery at Universal Express travel agents. At the time of his sentencing for manslaughter in 2006, Razzaq received a life sentence with a minimum of 11 years. He was paroled in 2017.