Girl, 12, charged with manslaughter following death of 80-year-old man

A 12-year-old girl has been charged following the death of an 80-year-old man. Police have announced the young suspect's charge this morning (December 16), in connection with the death of Bhim Kohli in Leicestershire.

Mr Kohli died on Monday, September 2, following an incident the previous evening at Franklin Park, in Braunstone Town. The 12-year-old girl has been charged with manslaughter in connection with Mr Kohli's death.

She cannot be named for legal reasons. The girl is due to appear at Leicester Youth Court, sitting at Leicester Magistrates' Court today.

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A 15-year-old boy was previously charged with the murder of Mr Kohli. The teenager is due to appear at Leicester Crown Court later this week.

In a statement, Mr Kohli's family previously said: “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.

“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.

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