12-year-old girl charged in connection with death of pensioner in Leicester

She's the second person charged in connection with the death of Bhim Kholi

Tributes left at the entrance to Franklin Park in September
Author: Olivia MounsorPublished 4 hours ago

A 12-year-old girl is due in youth court in Leicester today (16/12) charged in connection with the death of a pensioner.

80-year-old Bhim Kholi was injured during an incident near Franklin Park in Braunstone Town on the 1st September, and died the following day.

Previously, a 15-year-old boy was charged with the murder of Mr Kohli.

Detectives have now charged the girl, who we can't name for legal reasons, with manslaughter.

She's due to appear at Leicester Youth Court later

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