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CPS charging statement on the death of Bhim Sen Kohli after an attack in a Leicester park

|News, Violent crime

Andrew Baxter, Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service, said:  “The Crown Prosecution Service has reviewed a file of evidence from Leicestershire Police and has authorised a charge of murder against a 14-year-old boy in relation to the death of Bhim Sen Kohli.

“The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against this defendant are now active and that the youth has a right to a fair trial. It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.”

Notes to editors

  • Andrew Baxter is the Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS East Midlands
  • Leicestershire Police have requested that the CPS provides a charging decision in relation to one youth in connection to the death of Bhim Sen Kohli
  • The first hearing in this case is at 10 am on 5 September 2024 at Leicester Youth Court.

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