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A 14 year old boy is the suspect in death of 80 year old Bhim Kohli in Leicester park
Bhim Kohli and his wife Santinder
Bhim Kohli's wife Santinder (pictured centre) seen laying flowers at the scene of the tragedy with Bhim's Dog Rocky
Bhim's Dog Rocky
Police were today given more time to question a 14-year-old murder suspect following the death of Bhim Kohli in a Leicester park as tributes pour in for the much-loved grandad.
The 80-year-old died in hospital after he suffered a "serious assault" on Sunday evening in Franklin Park in the Braunstone Town area of the city - with detectives later revealing he had suffered a fatal neck injury. Five children were originally arrested on suspicion of murder - three girls and two boys aged 12 to 14. Four of them have been released. The remaining suspect - a 14-year-old boy - can be held until 10pm tonight before police must charge him or release him.
Well-wishers, including Mr Kohli's widow Santinder, laid flowers at the scene of the attack today after police removed a cordon overnight - while Bhim's family released a statement, paying tribute to the popular retired factory owner.
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/family-oap-beaten-death-left-33600634