The family and friends of a 80-year-old man kicked to death by a group of youths in a park in Leicester have paid tribute to him.
A close friend of the dog walker said he was a "gentle" person - who would do anything for anyone.Bhim Sen Kohli is understood to have previously reported anti-social behaviour to police after being abused, spat at and had rocks thrown at him by youths.The attack took place in Franklin Park at around 6.30pm on Sunday evening. His daughter said he had been only 30 seconds from home when the incident happened close to the park entrance in Bramble Way.
" Following reports that Mr Kohli had alerted authorities before, a spokesman for the Independent Office for Police Conduct said: “We can confirm that we have received a referral from Leicestershire Police in relation to this matter."We will carry out an assessment in due course to decide what further action may be required from us." A statement from Leicester Police said: "Mr Kohli, from Leicester, was taken to hospital following the incident but died yesterday evening.
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