Bev Turner has laid bare her despair at the state of modern parenting after a 14-year-old was charged with the murder of an elderly man who was left dead in a Leicestershire park.
Bhim Koli died after being seriously injured near the entrance of Franklin Park in Braunstone Town.
A 14-year-old boy has since been charged with the murder.
Speaking on GB News, Bev said it was a damning indictment of British parenting as she spoke to broadcasters Mike Parry and Stephen Pound.
Bev Turner has hit out at the state of modern parenting after a shocking murder
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“Bring back shame”, she said.
“I’ve said it before. Parents will defend their children to other parents – like when if child misbehaves.
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“If we misbehaved growing up, our parents would have been embarrassed by our behaviour.
“What happens now, if a child misbehaves and a teacher says to the parents – ‘little Oliver has misbehaved’, the parent now says ‘no he hasn’t, my child is perfect’.
“There’s this really strange inversion of adults.”
Andrew Baxter, deputy chief crown prosecutor for the CPS, said: “The Crown Prosecution Service has reviewed a file of evidence from Leicestershire Police and has authorised a charge of murder against a 14-year-old boy in relation to the death of Bhim Sen Kohli.
Police officers at the scene in Franklin Park, LeicesterPA
“The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against this defendant are now active and that the youth has a right to a fair trial.
“It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.”
He will appear at Leicester Youth Court on September 5.
In a video statement shared on Leicestershire Police’s X page, Superintendent Dwight Barker reassured local residents about potential anti-social behaviour in the area.
Police community support officers at the scene in Franklin Park, LeicesterPAHe said: “Whilst I can’t go into specific detail due to the ongoing investigation, I want to reassure that ASB and the safety of the community is a priority for us.
“Regular patrols are being carried out in the area. We have dedicated neighbourhood resources there to communicate with people and speak to local residents and we are working with partner agencies to address these concerns.
“We also need you to report any concerns to us. Please speak with our officers, report on 101 or report online.
“You can also report issues relating to ASB with the council. Thank you for supporting us during the past few days. Please continue to speak with us regarding any information or concerns you may have.”
Kohli was walking his dog Rocky through the park and is believed to have been wearing a black jumper and grey jogging bottoms at the time of the attack.
Five children – a boy and a girl aged 14 and one boy and two girls aged 12 – were arrested on suspicion of murder but four were released without further action, while the 14-year-old boy remained in custody.