Teenagers Sentenced for Manslaughter of Pensioner Bhim Kohli in Leicestershire

Two teenagers, a 15-year-old boy and a 13-year-old girl, were sentenced for the manslaughter of 80-year-old Bhim Kohli, who was racially abused, violently attacked, and filmed during the assault while walking his dog in Franklin Park, Braunstone Town, Leicestershire. The boy received a seven-year detention sentence, and the girl was given a three-year youth rehabilitation order with strict conditions, including supervision and unpaid work. The attack, described by the judge as "wicked" and "cowardly," left Kohli with severe injuries that led to his death the following day, and the court found the boy had a leading role while the girl encouraged the attack by filming and laughing. Kohli's daughter expressed anger and disappointment that the sentences did not reflect the severity of the crime, reflecting the family's deep grief and the lasting impact on their lives and community. The case has also sparked broader discussions on youth culpability and the legal challenges in prosecuting minors for serious offenses. The community and prosecutors condemned the brutal, senseless nature of the assault, highlighting the racial abuse and humiliation endured by the victim.