Boy, 14, appears in court charged with murdering 80-year-old dog walker Bhim Kohli

5 September 2024, 10:48 | Updated: 5 September 2024, 10:58

Bhim Kohli
Bhim Kohli. Picture: Facebook

By StephenRigley

A 14-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with murdering an 80-year-old grandfather in a park assault.

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A murder investigation was launched after Bhim Kohli died from serious injuries he suffered while walking his dog Rocky in Franklin Park, seconds away from his home in Braunstone Town, Leicestershire, on Sunday evening.

The teenager appeared at Leicester Magistrates' Court, acting as a youth court, on Thursday and was remanded in custody until he makes an appearance at Leicester Crown Court on Thursday afternoon.

The boy, who cannot be identified because of his age, spoke only to confirm his name and date of birth.

Police officers at the scene in Franklin Park, Leicester.
Police officers at the scene in Franklin Park, Leicester. Picture: Alamy

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Four other children - a girl aged 14 and one boy and two girls aged 12 - were arrested on suspicion of murder, but were released with no further action.

Leicestershire Police said a post-mortem examination found that Mr Kohli died as a result of a neck injury, pending further tests.

His family have described him as a "loving, caring person" who enjoyed walking their family dog at the park "many times a day".

Leicestershire Police said they had made a voluntary referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) due to prior contact with the victim.

Following further contact with the watchdog, the force has now made a mandatory referral.

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