Girl, 12, charged with manslaughter after death of pensioner following 'park attack'
Bhim Sen Kohli died following assault in Leicester's Franklin Park
Bhim Sen Kohli died following assault in Leicester's Franklin Park
A 12-year-old girl has been charged with manslaughter following the death of pensioner Bhim Kohli, who died in hospital after being injured in a park in Braunstone Town in September, Leicestershire Police said.
Kohli, who was walking his dog in Franklin Park, was seriously assaulted on September 1 and died in hospital the following day.
A post-mortem examination found he died of a neck injury.
The girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is due to appear at Leicester Youth Court sitting at Leicester Magistrates' Court on Monday.
Bhim Sen Kohli died following assault in Leicester's Franklin ParkBhim Sen Kohli died following assault in Leicester's Franklin ParkA 15-year-old boy has already been charged with the murder of Kohli.
He is due to appear at Leicester Crown Court later this week.
Kohli was a retired factory owner and leaves behind his wife, three children and two grandchildren.
His daughter previously said that the attack left her father with neck and spine injuries, and prior to the assault, he had already been scheduled to undergo surgery.
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Family handout photo issued by Leicestershire Police of Bhim KohliPA/HandoutLeicestershire Police said in a statement: "The girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with manslaughter and is due to appear at Leicester Youth Court sitting at Leicester Magistrates' Court today.
"A 15-year-old boy has already been charged with the murder of Mr Kohli."
Kohli is understood to have previously reported anti-social behaviour to the police after he was spat at and had rocks thrown at him by a group of youths.
His family said in a statement: “Bhim was a loving husband, dad and grandad. He was also a son, brother and uncle. He adored his grandkids with all his heart and loved spending time with them. He really was such a loving, caring person whose life was centred around his family.
Kohli, who was walking his dog in Franklin Park, was seriously assaulted on September 1
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"He has always been a very hardworking man and even at the age of 80 he was still very active. One of his great passions was his allotment, he would go every day to tend to his plots and was so proud of them. He also enjoyed walking the family dog Rocky on the park many times a day.
"Bhim loved to laugh. He was always very happy and talkative, the joker of the family and always loved to outsmart us with a smile.
"Our family have lived in the same house in Braunstone for 40 years, so he was very well-known in the community – we have been overwhelmed by the messages and support from many who knew him.
"Our hearts have been completely broken. We are now pulling together as a family to try and support each other through the most difficult time imaginable and would ask for privacy while we do this."
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