A 12-year-old girl has appeared in court charged with mansl@ughter following the tragic death of 80-year-old Bhim Kohli, who was allegedly kicked to death in a park just metres from his front door.
Mr. Kohli, a beloved grandfather, died in a hospital after being attacked while walking his dog in Franklin Park, Braunstone Town, Leicestershire, on the evening of September 1.
Kohli was seriously assaulted by a group of youths while walking his dog, Rocky, just a 30-second walk from his home.
The attack left him with severe neck injuries, and despite being scheduled for surgery, he passed away in the hospital.
The young girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at Leicester Youth Court on Monday.
Dressed in black and sitting next to her mother, she confirmed her name and age during the brief hearing.
No plea was entered, and the case was adjourned to Leicester Crown Court for a further hearing on February 3, 2025.
A 15-year-old boy has also been charged with murder in connection to Kohli’s death. He is due to appear at Leicester Crown Court later this week.
Before his death, Mr. Kohli, a retired factory owner, was well-known in his community. Neighbours described him as a caring, loving man who was deeply devoted to his family.
He was an avid gardener and enjoyed daily walks with his dog, Rocky, in the park. Kohli’s family, devastated by the loss, paid tribute to him, calling him “a loving husband, dad, and grandad.”
The attack occurred amid growing concerns from locals about gangs of youths causing trouble in the area.
Kohli’s family has also raised questions about the police’s handling of prior incidents in the neighbourhood, with the force referring itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) over previous contact with Mr. Kohli.
The tragic case has left the community in shock as they struggle to come to terms with the loss of a well-respected man who was taken far too soon.