Leicester, United Kingdom – During an ongoing murder trial at Leicester Crown Court, it was revealed that a 15-year-old boy allegedly involved in the fatal assault of an elderly man sent incriminating messages admitting to the attack. The victim, 80-year-old Bhim Kohli, succumbed to his injuries after being violently assaulted last year on September 1 while walking his dog in Franklin Park, close to his residence in Braunstone Town, Leicestershire.
The young defendant, whose identity is protected due to his age, is facing charges of both murder and manslaughter. The jury was presented with evidence from the boy’s mobile phone, which included messages such as: “I didn’t mean to batter him.”
Prosecutors shared with the court that prior to his apprehension, the boy sent several messages to different contacts about the altercation and his involvement. These communications were sent through various platforms including text, Snapchat, and WhatsApp. Notably, one message disclosed his immediate regret: “It was one hit and then my anger turned in. I regret it, man, I do. I’m sorry for everything.”
According to testimony, the teenager believed the police were aware of his identity and his role in the incident, expressing in one message that authorities “know it was me. Got my name and picture” and mentioned plans of going “on the run.”
The court also heard distressing details about the attack, asserting that Kohli was subjected to kicks, punches, and racial slurs during what was described as an intense and violent assault. The prosecution added that another adolescent involved, a girl also accused of manslaughter, allegedly prompted the boy’s actions and filmed the event.
A 13-year-old witness, who was in the park at the time but did not directly witness the attack, suggested that the situation escalated after the female defendant recalled a prior incident involving Kohli. He added that their group, startled by the severity of the altercation, questioned the male defendant’s actions immediately afterwards.
Jurors learned from medical reports that Kohli suffered multiple injuries including fractured ribs and a fatal neck injury that resulted in spinal cord damage. Relatives found him in severe distress shortly after the incident.
Throughout Thursday’s hearing, anecdotes from police interviews provided additional layers to the narrative, painting a troubling picture of youth violence and its dire consequences.
The court proceedings continue, unfolding more about the circumstances leading to Bhim Kohli’s untimely death and the culpability of the accused teenagers.
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