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Boy, 15, denies murdering 80-year-old in park attack | Boy, 15, denies murdering 80-year-old in park attack |
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Bhim Kohli died a day after being attacked at Franklin Park in Braunstone Town, Leicestershire | Bhim Kohli died a day after being attacked at Franklin Park in Braunstone Town, Leicestershire |
A 15-year-old boy has denied murdering an 80-year-old man who was attacked in a park in Leicestershire. | A 15-year-old boy has denied murdering an 80-year-old man who was attacked in a park in Leicestershire. |
Bhim Kohli died on 2 September, a day after he was injured in Franklin Park, Braunstone Town, while walking his dog. | Bhim Kohli died on 2 September, a day after he was injured in Franklin Park, Braunstone Town, while walking his dog. |
The boy, who cannot be named due to his age, is charged with manslaughter and murder. | The boy, who cannot be named due to his age, is charged with manslaughter and murder. |
He pleaded not guilty to both charges at Leicester Crown Court on Wednesday. | He pleaded not guilty to both charges at Leicester Crown Court on Wednesday. |
A 12-year-old girl, who police said on Monday had been charged with manslaughter, also appeared in court but did not enter a plea. | A 12-year-old girl, who police said on Monday had been charged with manslaughter, also appeared in court but did not enter a plea. |
Her plea hearing is scheduled for 24 January. | Her plea hearing is scheduled for 24 January. |
The boy is expected to go on trial on 17 February and has been remanded in custody until a pre-trial hearing on 24 January. | The boy is expected to go on trial on 17 February and has been remanded in custody until a pre-trial hearing on 24 January. |
A family statement released following Mr Kohli's death described him as a "loving husband, dad and grandad" who "loved to laugh". | |
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