A 15-year-old boy has pleaded not responsible to murdering an 80-year-old grandfather in Leicestershire.

Bhim Kohli died in hospital on 2 September, a day after he was critically injured in Franklin Park, Braunstone City, whereas he was strolling his canine close to his residence.

The boy, who can’t be named due to his age, appeared at Leicester Crown Court docket on Wednesday and denied the fees of homicide and manslaughter.

The youth, who was aged 14 on the time of Mr Kohli’s loss of life, appeared within the dock carrying a darkish gray swimsuit as he was remanded in custody till a pre-trial listening to on 24 January.

The trial is anticipated to happen on 17 February and should last as long as six weeks. It is going to be heard by a Excessive Court docket decide.

A 12-year-old woman who’s charged with the manslaughter of Mr Kohli appeared on the identical court docket on Wednesday, however was not requested to enter a plea.

The woman, who additionally can’t be named, sat exterior the dock and was granted conditional bail till the following listening to.

She is anticipated to go on trial in February with the opposite youth.

Choose Timothy Spencer KC advised the youngsters: “You each perceive you’re in a really severe place.”

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Mr Kohli’s household stated in a press release after his loss of life: “Bhim was a loving husband, dad and grandad.

“He was additionally a son, brother and uncle. He adored his grandkids with all his coronary heart and liked spending time with them.

“He actually was such a loving, caring individual whose life was centred round his household.”