A TWELVE-year-old girl has been charged with manslaughter after her grandfather “kicked her to death” while she was walking her dog.
Bhim Kohli, 80, was just 30 seconds from home when he was attacked in Franklin Park, near Leicester, in September.
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Grandfather Bhim was only 30 seconds away from home when he was killed
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The girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at Leicester Magistrates’ Court today.
She spoke only to confirm her name, date of birth and address during the brief hearing.
The teenager was released on bail to appear at Leicester Crown Court in February next year.
Three days after the tragedy, a 15-year-old boy was charged with Bhim’s murder.
He will appear at Leicester Crown Court this week and is due to go on trial in February next year.
Four other young men were initially arrested on suspicion of murder, but were later released without further action.
The horror unfolded near the entrance to Franklin Park around 6:30 p.m. on September 1.
Plot-loving Bhim was rushed to the hospital but unfortunately he could not be saved and he died the next evening.
An autopsy determined that he died as a result of a neck injury pending further tests.
In a moving tribute, Bhim’s family said: “Bhim was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was also a son, brother and uncle.
“He adored his grandchildren with all his heart and loved spending time with them.
“He was truly a loving, caring person whose life centered around his family.
“He has always been a very hardworking man and even at the age of 80 he was very active.
“One of his great passions was his allotment. He would go to his allotments every day and he was so proud of them.
“He also enjoyed walking the family dog Rocky in the park many times a day.
“Bhim loved to laugh. He was always very cheerful and talkative, the joker in the family and always liked to outwit us with a smile.
“Our family lived in the same house in Braunstone for 40 years, so he was very well known in the community – we were overwhelmed by the messages and support from so many who knew him.
“Our hearts are completely broken. We are now coming together as a family to try to support each other in the most difficult times imaginable and we would ask for privacy while we do this.”
Leicestershire Police referred the Independent Policing Conduct Office over “prior contact” between officers and Bhim.
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Bhim Kohli died in hospital after the attack in the park
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