Girl, 12, appears in court over death of 80-year-old man
Girl, 12, appears in court over death of 80-year-old man
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A 12-year-old girl has appeared in court, charged with manslaughter, following the death of an 80-year-old grandfather. Bhim Kohli died from serious injuries he suffered while walking his dog in Franklin Park, near his home in Braunstone Town, Leicestershire, on 1 September.
He died at Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham the next day. The girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared at Leicester Youth Court sitting at Leicester Magistrates' Court on Monday. After a short hearing, the defendant was granted bail. She was also ordered to appear at the city's crown court on 3 February.
A 15-year-old boy has already been charged with the murder of Mr Kohli. He is due to appear at Leicester Crown Court later this week. An inquest opened and adjourned last month was told a trial in the case is listed to start in February next year. Follow our channel and never miss an update.
Read more on Sky News:Royal Mail sale to Czech billionaire approvedWoman killed in 'truly shocking' shooting named. After Mr Kohli's death, his family said in a statement: "Bhim was a loving husband, dad and grandad. "He was also a son, brother and uncle.
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