Bhim Kohli died in hospital due to injuries he sustained in Franklin Park, Braunstone Town, Leicestershire
An 80-year-old man allegedly killed by a group of young children in a park has been named by neighbours. Bhim Kohli, 80, was said to have been a devoted a father-of-three and grandad-of-two.
The attack is believed to have happened around 6.30pm, close to the park entrance in Bramble Way. It is reported the victim, who was walking his dog, was wearing a black jumper and grey jogging bottoms and was seriously assaulted by a group of young people. They left the scene prior to emergency services arriving. Neighbour Deep Kaila told the Mirror: "I've known him for 35 years, we were good friends.
"He had a factory in Leicester making jumpers and cardigans but retired many years ago. It's tragic what happened."Det Insp Emma Matts, senior investigating officer for Leicestershire Police, said: "Sadly, following the death of the victim last night, this has now become a murder investigation. Officers are continuing to work at speed to establish the details of the attack and we have made a number of arrests as we continue to understand what has happened.
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