A 14-year-old boy accused of murdering an 80-year-old man in a park has appeared in court.

Bhim Kohli died on Monday after an attack at Franklin Park in Braunstone Town, Leicestershire, while walking his dog Rocky on Sunday.

The boy, who cannot be named because of his age, appeared at Leicester Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.

He has been remanded in custody ahead of an appearance at Leicester Crown Court later.

Mr Kohli died in hospital following the attack, which happened near the park’s Bramble Way entrance at about 18:30 BST on Sunday.

A post-mortem examination found he died of a neck injury.

His family described him as “a loving husband, dad and grandad” in a statement.

The 14-year-old was charged with Mr Kohli’s murder on Wednesday.

Appearing at court, the boy, dressed in a black jumper and black tracksuit bottoms, spoke only to confirm his name and address.

Andrew Baxter, deputy chief crown prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service (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.

“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.”

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