An 80-year-old British Indian man, named by police as Bhim Kohli, died after being assaulted at Franklin Park in Braunstone Town, Leicestershire. The fatal assault took place around on Sunday evening, close to the park’s entrance in Bramble Way.
Kohli, walking his dog at the time, was taken to hospital following the attack but died on Monday and a post-mortem examination has now been carried out and confirmed he died as a result of a neck injury, pending further tests.
Leicestershire Police have launched a murder investigation and five children – a boy and a girl aged 14 and a boy and two girls aged 12 – were arrested on suspicion of murder. The 14-year-old boy remains in police custody, while the other four have been released by police with no further action.
Detective Inspector Emma Matts, Senior Investigating Officer at Leicestershire Police, said: “The circumstances surrounding Mr Kohli’s death are extremely tragic and upsetting not only for his family and friends but also the wider community.
“We continue to offer support to the family through our family liaison officers and the local policing teams are in the area to provide reassurance and discuss any issues or concerns. The family are aware of the significant public and interest in the death of their loved one and would like to thank people for their kind words and sympathy. At this stage the family are asking for privacy at this extremely difficult time.
“Our investigation into the assault on Mr Kohli remains ongoing. We continue to keep an open mind around the circumstances surrounding the incident as we work to establish what occurred in the park on Sunday evening. I would continue to urge anyone who can assist our investigation to come forward.”