A 12-year-old girl has been charged with manslaughter following the death of pensioner Bhim Kohli, who died in hospital after being injured in a park in Braunstone Town in September, Leicestershire Police said.
Kohli, who was walking his dog in Franklin Park, was seriously assaulted on September 1 and died in hospital the following day.
A post-mortem examination found he died of a neck injury.
The girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is due to appear at Leicester Youth Court sitting at Leicester Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
Bhim Sen Kohli died following assault in Leicester’s Franklin ParkBhim Sen Kohli died following assault in Leicester’s Franklin ParkA 15-year-old boy has already been charged with the murder of Kohli.
He is due to appear at Leicester Crown Court later this week.
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