A 12-year-old girl on Monday became the second person to be charged in the murder of 80-year-old Bhim Sen Kohli, who died after being attacked while walking his dog in a park near Leicester, eastern England. on September.
Leicestershire Police said the girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons because she is a minor, appeared at Leicester Youth Court charged with murder at Leicester Magistrates’ Court. A 15-year-old boy, who was 14 at the time, arrested after the fatal attack and charged with the murder of Bhim Kohli, is still in custody.
“A 12-year-old girl has been charged following the death of Bhim Kohli in September. The girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with murder,” police said.
Five children aged 12–14 were arrested following the death of Bhim Kohli in hospital on 2 September. Bhim Kohli’s family released a statement through police at the time saying they were heartbroken and struggling to come to terms with the death of their loved one. caring person.
“Bheem was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was also a son, brother and uncle. He loved his grandchildren with all his heart and loved spending time with them. He was truly such a loving, caring “He was a man whose life was centered around his family,” the statement said.
A post-mortem conducted after his death in hospital following the attack in Franklin Park, Braunstone Town, confirmed the cause of death as neck injury, while further tests were to be carried out.
Detective Inspector Emma Mattes, senior investigating officer at Leicestershire Police, said at the time, “The circumstances surrounding Mr Kohli’s death are extremely sad and distressing, not only for his family and friends but also for the wider community.”
Now that the suspects have been charged, further details in the case will be restricted to prevent any interference that could adversely affect the murder trial.
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