A 12-year-old girl has been charged with manslaughter following the death of an 80-year-old grandfather, Leicestershire Police has said.
Bhim Kohli died from serious injuries he allegedly 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, is due to appear at Leicester Youth Court sitting at Leicester Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
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.
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.
“He adored his grandkids with all his heart and loved spending time with them.
“He really was such a loving, caring person whose life was centred around his family.”
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